The two passed through three moon gates and finally arrived at a quiet Zen courtyard.
The little novice titheed: "Uncle Master, it's as if the master has arrived."
"Please come in." A gentle and hoarse voice sounded.
The little novice monk opened the door of the hall. Inside was a hall paved with bamboo mats. Two futons were placed on both sides. Sitting on one futon was a tall, thin, gaunt old monk.
The old monk's beard and eyebrows are all white, and his slender eyebrows droop over the corners of his eyes and appear on his cheeks. His eyes are as bright as morning stars, as if he can see through people's hearts.
Chu Lihe tithes: "The young monk Dingru has met Master Xuye."
Master Xu Ye held the beads in both hands, stood up and bowed before offering them back to Chu Li: "Amitabha, I am so ashamed of myself."
As soon as he touched the Buddha beads, he felt the sacred breath as vast as the sea, endless and unpredictable, and knew that he had met an eminent monk. When he saw Chu Li, he was even more sure that the young monk in front of him had the depth of Buddhism. It’s not like I can compare myself.
People who are profound in Buddhism will be more sensitive and have a very clear sense of the depth of the other party's Buddhist practice. If they surpass the other party, they can see through the depth of the other party's practice at a glance. If they cannot see through it, then they have surpassed themselves.
Monk Dingru stood in front of him, but in his eyes, golden light flashed, as if a golden Buddha statue was standing in front of him, and he could also see a faint halo of light behind him.
This is the reincarnation of the Buddha and the reincarnation of the Bodhisattva, and there is no room for neglect.
Chu Li took the beads with a smile, put them back on his wrist, sat opposite Master Xu Ye, and said with a smile: "The young monk never leaves the mountain. He practices with the master in the deep mountains. He knows nothing about the outside world. If there is anything disrespectful, Xu Ye will Master Haihan is the one."
Master Xuye shook his head and said slowly: "Master's Dharma is profound and profound. I admire you and I feel ashamed."
Chu Li smiled and said: "Master Xuye, why should you be so humble? Everyone in Yunding City knows the name of Master. The Dharma is profound, and his lectures are the most extraordinary."
"Ashamed." Master Xuye shook his head and smiled: "I wonder which dharma lineage Master Dingru cultivates?"
Chu Li said: "The young monk doesn't know. The master doesn't tell me, so the young monk has no choice but to immerse himself in practice."
"Master has profound cultivation, why not stay in our temple for a few days, open a forum to lecture, and benefit the public." Master Xuye said with a smile: "It is also possible for the disciples to be illuminated by the Buddha's light, transcend the sea of suffering, and enter the other shore!"
Chu Li nodded slowly: "...that's fine."
He then added: "I wonder if Master Xuye knows the method of ascension?"
"Ascension?" Master Xuye was startled and nodded slowly: "The method of ascension is nothing more than the completion of merit."
Chu Li nodded thoughtfully.
Each realm has its own rules, the laws of heaven and earth. It seems that the method of ascension in this realm is the perfection of merit and virtue, which is similar to that of the next realm. However, the method of ascension in the next realm is more, and this realm is more narrow
Master Xuye said: "Whether we are Buddhists or Taoist Confucians, if we want to ascend, there are only these four words. We can only work hard on these four words. Unfortunately, the world is so big that it is almost impossible to truly achieve the perfection of merit. "
Chu Li raised his eyebrows: "Why is this?"
"The merit required for ascension is too great. Even if you establish a sect and promote Buddhism to save all sentient beings, it is almost impossible to achieve perfect merit. You can only rely on continuing to accumulate merit in the next life." Master Xuye shook his head and said: "But the mystery of the womb is It is difficult to break, and often the merits of the past life disappear in the next life, and even sins are entangled, and only one or two people in a million years can truly ascend to perfection."
Chu Li said: "Who are one or two people?"
"One is Master Tianye, who came from the west and introduced Buddhism to our eastern land, and the other is Master Lingyao, who helped our great ancestor of the Yu Dynasty establish our country. It has lasted for millions of years. Both are supreme merits. Master Xu Ye shook his head and said: "Although there are wars in today's world, it is far from comparable to the achievements of Taizu Dayu when he established the dynasty. Even as a national master, it is difficult to establish supreme merit."
Chu Li said: "These two masters ascended and flew away?"
"Yes." Master Xuye said: "This is certain and is recorded in official history."
Chu Li nodded slowly.
It seems that in this world where martial arts cannot be practiced, the only way to win is through merit.
He no longer has enough merit, otherwise he would not be able to condense the magical power of round light and break all laws. But now it seems that if he wants to ascend from this world, the shortcomings of merit are too far.
Besides, he had accomplished too much merit in Zhunti Taoist Temple.
Master Xuye said: "Since the two masters ascended, no one has been able to ascend."
Chu Li sighed: "What a pity."
"Does Master Dingru want to ascend?" Master Xuye said.
Chu Li nodded slowly: "This is my master's long-cherished wish, and it is also the wish of this young monk."
Master Xuye frowned and muttered: "The only way is to accumulate merit, but merit has different sizes. Propagating Dharma is the first merit. If the master can become a national teacher, the merit will be greater and more promising...or go outside the territory. , now there are many tigers and wolves outside the Yu Dynasty, all of them want to engulf the Yu Dynasty, it is a good time to make contributions."
Chu Li was silent.
Master Xuye smiled and said: "No matter what, opening the altar is a grand event and has immeasurable merit."
"Okay, then the young monk will open the altar." Chu Li smiled and said: "Master Xu Ye will arrange it."
"Then it will be in three days." Master Xuye said: "It will be enough to spread the word so that more good men and women can bathe in the grace of the Buddha."
Chu Li smiled and nodded.
Master Xuye said: "Master, please stay here. I will also ask the master for Buddhist teachings."
"Learn from each other." Chu Li smiled.
He also wanted to know about Buddhism and other customs in this world. Master Xuye knew at a glance that he was knowledgeable and the best candidate.
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Early morning three days later.
The crowds in Baoen Temple were surging, and more than 300 believers were already sitting outside the Main Hall. Master Xuye and nine middle-aged monks were sitting in front of the crowd, while Chu Li was sitting on the steps of the Main Hall.
He sat cross-legged on the yellow futon and looked at everyone calmly.
The believers, including men and women, old and young, rich and poor, all looked at Chu Li curiously and looked at him.
When they saw Chu Li's youth, they all murmured in their hearts, but out of their trust in Master Xu Ye, they felt that Master Xu Ye would not lie. Since the young monk in front of them was said to be an eminent monk, he should be an eminent monk. .
It's just that they are really curious about how skilled such a young monk can be.
Chu Li coughed lightly and smiled with Heshen: "Dear believers, the young monk Dingru, we have the fate to meet here today, to appreciate the wonders of Buddhism together, and to bathe in the immeasurable Buddha's light. I am very lucky."
Everyone agrees.
Chu Li said: "Today the young monk is going to talk about the Diamond Sutra..."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone was in a trance. When they regained consciousness, the scenery in front of them had changed drastically. They were sitting in a mountain forest, and Chu Li was sitting on a huge lotus, which exuded soft white light.
When everyone looked at where they were sitting, they saw white lotus flowers.
The lotus exudes a soft light. Bathed in this white light, my mind suddenly becomes clear. Every word Chu Li said is clearly remembered in my mind. I will remember it as soon as I think about it and will not forget it.