Chapter 128 Abbot Sanzang, could it be that your disciple is the reincarnation of the Buddha? [Subscribe]
While Lin Xuan was studying Tantric Buddhism.
White Horse Temple.
The candles were lit in the abbot's room.
The faces of the master and the disciple are reflected.
At this moment, Abbot Mingtong looked at the stubborn disciple in front of him, feeling a little headache, and said:
“Qing Wu, do you really want to compete with Lin Xuan’s kids?”
"He is a guest, and a lay disciple of Shaolin. I guess he is not good at Buddhist debate. If you insist on competing with him, others will think you are showing off, right?"
Hearing this, Qing Wu said frankly:
"Master, I just want to discuss Buddhist principles with my peers."
"Besides, that guy named Lin Xuan seems to be quite knowledgeable about our Tantric Buddhism."
"You have a good relationship with Abbot Sanzang, so it is normal for disciples to discuss Buddhism with each other."
At this point, he noticed that Master's face was still twisted, so he said:
"Besides, I also know my limits and will not discuss Tantric Buddhism with them too much. These days, I have also read a few volumes of Zen Buddhist scriptures and have gained insights that I would like to verify."
Abbot Mingtong was slightly stunned and looked at him in surprise:
"Oh, you also studied Zen Buddhism?"
"To be honest with you, Master, I did study a little in my spare time," Qing Wu said sincerely.
"Also, tonight Lin Xuan and his friends proposed to visit the Sutra Library of the White Horse Temple. I'm afraid they have something in mind."
Hearing this, Abbot Mingtong couldn't help but sigh that his disciple was quite thoughtful.
Abbot Mingtong had already seen the intention of Abbot Sanzang's visit to the White Horse Temple. He just wanted to bring a few of his disciples here for training.
Since it is a training, it is natural to learn from an outstanding junior when you finally meet him.
I'm afraid my own disciple doesn't want to mention this matter, and Abbot Sanzang also has the same idea.
When he thought of this, Abbot Mingtong found that he really could not refuse this.
Having said that, he could only nod and agree:
"Well, since you want to verify your enlightenment, go and give it a try."
"Although you have good martial arts skills, you are obviously inferior to those kids today. If you can win a small victory in Buddhism, it will not be a loss of face for your teacher."
In the eyes of Abbot Mingtong, Shaolin is the ancestral temple of Zen Buddhism, and Abbot Sanzang, as the abbot of Shaolin, is naturally well-known.
If Qing Wu really defeated his disciple by accident, he would have used this opportunity to tell the Buddhist world that Tantric Buddhism had produced such a talented person.
It also helps to elevate the status of the White Horse Temple.
"Don't worry, Master, I will never let you down!"
Qingwu said with a solemn vow.
He probably guessed that the reason why Lin Xuan and the other three wanted to go to the Sutra Library of the White Horse Temple tonight was that these people wanted to make a quick study of Tantric Buddhism.
But the study of Tantra is not so easy to understand.
Therefore, for him, the action taken by Lin Xuan and the other four was undoubtedly a last-minute effort.
After all, how much can you learn in one night?
……
Silent all night.
At dawn the next day, Abbot Sanzang, Lin Xuan and the other three had just finished their breakfast.
Abbot Mingtong sent someone here to invite everyone to go to the Buddhist hall.
Upon hearing this news, Abbot Sanzang inevitably felt a little confused.
He had guessed that Abbot Mingtong wanted him to read the "Ninno-King-Protecting-the-King-of-Prajnaparamita Sutra". Abbot Sanzang did not think it was a big deal if he just read the sutra.
The key lies in the picture of "Nagarjuna Bodhisattva's Enlightenment".
Abbot Sanzang was afraid that Lin Xuan was not well prepared and that such a hasty observation would be detrimental to his practice.
While hesitating.
Lin Xuan and three others just walked out of the house.
"master!"
Xiaolong and his companions saw Abbot Sanzang standing outside the door and hurried over to greet him.
Abbot Sanzang looked at the children and nodded slightly.
His eyes fell on Lin Xuan. He wanted to persuade him to give up today's observation and go back to borrow time from Abbot Mingtong.
But Lin Xuan's eyes were calm and his expression was peaceful, as if he didn't take the matter to heart at all.
"Lin Xuan..." But Abbot Sanzang still moved his lips.
Of course Lin Xuan understood what his master meant. If he had not understood Nagarjuna Bodhisattva's Mahayana teachings of dependent origination, emptiness, and Madhyamaka last night.
When he was asked to observe the Nawu Jie picture today, he was still a little unsure.
But now, he is confident!
Then, he smiled at Abbot Sanzang and said:
"Don't worry, Master. Xiaolong and the others were reading very seriously last night."
Seeing this, Abbot Sanzang smiled helplessly.
How could he not hear the hidden meaning?
It seems that this child is sure of success.
"Then let's go."
Abbot Sanzang walked in front of everyone and said.
……
In the Buddhist temple.
In addition to Abbot Mingtong, there are several elders of the White Horse Temple.
The elders wore different robes and had different faces. Some were white and beardless, while others were covered in wrinkles...
But there was a gleam of wisdom in everyone's eyes, and with every gesture, they exuded a faint Buddhist spirit.
It is obvious that these are all great monks who have achieved great success in Buddhism.
Of course, Keigo was there too.
As Abbot Sanzang led Lin Xuan and the other three to the Buddhist hall, Abbot Mingtong came up and introduced the elders in front of them:
"Abbot Sanzang, these few are all elders of our temple. Today we are here to discuss the "Prajnaparamita Sutra of the King of Mercy". We would like to listen to the Buddhist teachings of the Shaolin abbot."
Say it.
The elders bowed respectfully to Abbot Sanzang.
"I don't deserve it. I am not very knowledgeable."
Abbot Sanzang smiled humbly.
Lin Xuan looked at them from the side and found that these elders looked almost as old as his master.
And there was not the slightest fluctuation of true Qi in his body.
It seems that he has never practiced martial arts.
But looking at these people, they all look like wise men. It seems that they have devoted all their energy in this life to the study of Tantra.
Thinking of this, he was full of respect for these elders.
Being able to persevere in one thing is truly amazing!
Soon, Abbot Mingtong glanced at Qingwu, then smiled and suggested to Abbot Sanzang:
"Abbot Sanzang, I have a suggestion. We old guys are going to discuss Buddhism later. Why don't we let the younger ones test each other's depth first?"
The words fell.
Lin Xuan and the other three were shocked.
Xiaolong, Xiaohu and Xiaolan especially felt their scalps tingling.
Although we all forced ourselves to memorize a lot of Tantric knowledge last night, we only understood the basics.
If I really want to express my own opinions and feelings, I'm afraid I won't be able to say anything.
Right now, the abbot and elders of the White Horse Temple are all here. It would be a huge shame if I couldn't answer this question.
Unlike Xiaolong and the other two, Lin Xuan looked calm.
Here.
When Qing Wu heard what his master said, he looked at Lin Xuan and the others eager to try.
As for the White Horse Temple elders on the scene, they watched this scene with great interest.
Qingwu was a disciple of Abbot Mingtong. He was very intelligent and was particularly good at debate.
They want to know if they can compare with the most talented disciples under Abbot Sanzang?
Abbot Sanzang had expected this, and was not surprised to hear this. Instead, he stroked his beard and said:
"Abbot Mingtong's words make sense. Buddhism values debate, and we should let these little guys compete."
After saying that, he glanced at Lin Xuan and the other three:
"Who of you would like to give it a try?"
……
(End of this chapter)