Chapter 291 Wu Gensheng: As Expected, Even if You Dig up the Roots, You Still Can’t See the Stains!

"Namo Amitabha."

At this time, looking at Li Muxuan in front of him, the old monk put his hands together and said the Buddha's name.

If anyone else asked, he would probably make a joke and get away with it, but this little Taoist priest had the experience of single-handedly killing demon monks from the Western Regions in the Shaolin Temple. He might come to the Donglin Temple and beat up the old monk again.

Of course, I am by no means afraid of being beaten.

But if you accept money from someone else's junior brother, you have to give someone an explanation.

Immediately, the old monk opened his mouth and said: "As a monk, you have nothing to lose, but your stomach cannot be empty. The reason why I earn money is naturally to make a living, and the second is to repair the temple."

"It's true."

"Lao Na is the abbot of Xilin Temple, and his dharma name is Kongming. Most of the pagodas in the temple have been in disrepair for many years, and there is no land or wealth left."

"You have to find a way to get money, right?"

The words fell.

The young novice monk who had previously discouraged believers and Li Muxuan intervened: "Then why don't you raise funds for charity?"

"That's right." Lu Jin agreed after hearing this: "How much money can you make by selling these items? Aren't monks and Taoists throughout the ages used to raise money from the landowners and nobles to repair temples?"

"Isn't I raising funds for charity?"

The old monk Kongming smiled faintly, then pointed to Donglin Temple in front of him and said, "I dare to ask you."

"What's the difference between what they do and how I sell things?"

"When worshiping the Buddha, believers will always add some sesame oil and money to the merit box, regardless of their financial status, and most of them do so for the Buddha to bless themselves."

"The few remaining smart people may know that the Buddha does not bless others, but people bless themselves."

"But I am willing to do my best."

Having said this, Kong Ming pointed to the objects on the ground with his finger.

"Compared to the temple."

"Lao Na not only satisfies the devotees' desire to worship the Buddha, but also gives them real objects. At the same time, when he encounters people who are confused in their hearts, he often uses Buddhist teachings to teach them."

"Besides, it's not just me trying to put money on myself, but the workers in the workshop can also benefit from this."

"Why not do it all at once?"

The words fell.

The little novice monk, who originally disliked the old monk, couldn't help but be startled, and then said.

"Uncle Master, why didn't you tell me before?"

“Words are not as good as actions.”

Kong Ming smiled and said: "If you keep talking about it, it will change the taste."

The young novice monk was in awe after hearing this.

Lu Jin nodded thoughtfully, secretly thinking that this master was indeed quite capable.

No wonder I can tell at a glance that my senior brother is irrelevant and that I am a deity and a human being, but my mind is a bit confused. Whether it is raising money from believers or selling things, the most important thing is to repair the pagoda.

It's not like defrauding pilgrims of their money.

Why stick to means?

Think of this.

Lu Jin said bluntly: "Master, is your efficiency too low?"

"Is it low?" Kong Ming's eyes became strange, and then he glanced at Li Muxuan who said nothing, knowing that his answer just now was enough, but it was not enough.

So, he decided to reveal his trade secrets.

"In fact, occasionally I meet one or two fat sheep who spend a lot of money and say something they like to hear."

"With a wave of my hand, it can reach dozens of oceans."

"So far, after deducting costs and expenses, I have saved more than two thousand yuan."

Hearing this, Lu Jin was slightly startled, then frowned and said, "Master, what you said is wrong. How can you call the believers fat sheep?"

"Forehead"

Kong Ming was suddenly speechless.

No, the poor monk has already talked about this, and he just mentioned it by name. Don’t you understand?

Then, he glanced at Li Muxuan helplessly.

Seeing each other still didn't say a word.

Having no choice, Kongming raised his head and looked at the sky: "Those who come to the Buddha are good believers, and those who buy them to listen to good words are fat sheep, such as heavenly beings and so on."

"Um?"

Lu Jin was slightly startled.

But he soon realized that the fat sheep was talking about him, and an angry look appeared on his face.

"You still dare to say that you are not a liar!"

"A means of making a living."

Kong Ming said without blushing, "The important thing is to repair the pagoda."

"Besides, don't you also like to hear it? If I don't tell you, you will be happy about it, and I can repair the pagoda, so that it will be easier for you and me."

"Besides, I didn't lie to you either."

"The little donor is an innocent and sincere person, and he is not a heavenly being."

Lu Jin was immediately speechless and held it in for a long time before speaking.

"You old liar!"

Kong Ming did not refute when he heard the words, glanced at Li Muxuan, and reluctantly took out the banknote from his sleeve.

"If you think it's a lie, I can return it."

Hearing this, the anger on Lu Jin's face softened slightly, and then he took a deep breath and said angrily: "That's all, you gain wisdom from every experience, just think of it as a lesson learned from a loss."

"Besides, even if you didn't say I was a celestial being, I would still have bought them all."

"Why bother with such verbal tricks!"

"Yes Yes Yes!"

Kong Ming hurriedly took back the banknote, "It's my fault, I thought you bought something after all."

"Having to say something nice that's almost a compliment isn't it."

"Hmph, do I only like people who listen to good things?" Lu Jin curled his lips, thinking that this monk was very talkative and didn't know what he did for a living before he entered Buddhism.

The others covered their mouths and snickered.

That's when.

A rootless voice sounded, "Master, you compare the incense of believers to business."

"Then doesn't worshiping Buddha become a business?"

After hearing this, the young novice monk, who had just changed his mind about the old monk and developed respect for him, realized that something was wrong. Are all the people who co-authored my Buddhist teachings businessmen?

The teacher of all living things that was preached before.

Not a joke?

Just thinking about it.

But I saw the old monk Kong Ming said seriously: "One thought becomes a Buddha, one thought becomes a demon."

"There is a Tao that is passed through the intestines by wine and meat. It is left in the heart of the Buddha. If people in the world follow me, it will be like entering the devil's way; if they go to open temples and ask for incense simply to satisfy their selfish desires, then there is really no difference between worshiping Buddha and buying and selling."

"Then your repairing the temple is not selfish?"

"No, I only have a public heart."

Kong Ming clasped his hands together and looked solemn. If he repaired the temple to satisfy his desire to worship the Buddha, it would be no different from selfish desires, but he did not do it for himself.

"Is it?"

Wu Gensheng rubbed his chin.

“Those who are pure will themselves be cleansed.”

Kong Ming said calmly: "If you don't believe it, you can go back to Xilin Temple with me."

"Anyway, everything is sold out now."

"Besides, you all have come a long way, so you can take a rest and have a fast meal."

"Of course, there is something to say beforehand. No one of us owes anyone anything, so the accounts must be settled clearly. The rooms and food will be according to the standards of the inn."

"Old monk You is really calculating to the core!"

Lu Jin said angrily, then looked at his senior brother, waiting for him to make up his mind.

"OK."

Li Muxuan nodded.

He was actually quite curious as to why Abbot Kongming repaired the temple.

Of course, it doesn’t matter if it’s just to worship the Buddha. After all, everyone has desires. As for whether it is selfish desires or public motives, how many of them can tell clearly? Besides, not all selfish desires are faults.

Since I am not a selfless saint, I don't need to be too harsh on others.

Between thoughts.

Several people got up and left.

Lu Jin packed all the objects on the ground into bags.

After all, money is spent and losses are incurred, so of course there is no shortage of things! Otherwise, wouldn’t it really be a case of being taken advantage of?

Kong Ming naturally didn't say anything when he saw this. He raised his eyes and looked at Li Muxuan and said: "Old Naguan Taoist Master is young and his cultivation has already reached the top ranks in the world. I dare to ask who is the Immortal Bu Ran from the Trinity Sect?" ?”

"Senior, your words are serious."

Li Muxuan made a bow to Shi Ran.

Kong Ming nodded, and his guess was indeed correct. Then he looked at Wu Gensheng and continued: "Then this is Zijin Liang from Longhu Mountain, right?"

"Master, you have promoted me, but I am a nobody. I dare not compare with Zijin Liang."

Wugensheng bowed his hands.

"Is that so?"

Kong Ming was a little curious when he heard this.

Apart from the one at Longhu Mountain, when did another evildoer appear in the Taoist sect?

However, judging from the other party's appearance, it was obvious that he did not want to talk more about this matter, so Kong Ming did not ask any more questions, and instead asked: "I wonder what the Taoist priests do for coming to Donglin Temple?"

"I'm just curious about the method of the Pure Land."

Li Muxuan did not hide anything, "I thought it was related to the inner scene, so I came here to ask for help."

"Is that so?"

Kong Ming looked Li Muxuan up and down.

Regarding the other party's affairs, he had heard many people mention it, and it was so mysterious.

Especially Longhu Mountain is the most exaggerated. According to past business travelers, even the aunt who sells vegetables at the foot of the mountain knows that the Taoist sect has two new pillars, one is Sanyi Buran Immortal, and the other is Dragon Tiger Zijin Liang.

And among them.

The story of Immortal Bu Ran is the most legendary. He visited various sects and asked for the Dharma.

His cultivation has already reached heaven and earth.

See you today.

Although the rumors in the world are a bit exaggerated, they are actually pretty much the same.

After all, at this young age, it is not an exaggeration to say that someone with such a level of cultivation can reach the heavens and the earth, not to mention that it involves matters of the inner world. This is the way to become an immortal and transcend the world.

Think of this.

Kong Ming's eyes flashed.

Then he asked: "Since you are curious about the method of the Pure Land, do you know how our Pure Land Sect cultivates oneself and saves others?"

"You must know that the Pure Land method is primarily about chanting sutras and chanting Buddha's name. The practitioner's practice of chanting Buddha's name is the internal cause, and the power of Amitabha's vows is the outer condition. The internal and external are corresponding, guiding the practitioner to be reborn in the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss."

"Do you really want to join my Buddhist sect?"

"People of the bright side don't speak secretly."

When Li Muxuan heard this, he said with a serious face: "The so-called theory of rebirth in the Pure Land is just a lie to the world."

As soon as these words came out.

Everyone was immediately startled and looked at Li Muxuan in disbelief.

It's not because of his words, but because of his behavior. After all, this is the foundation of Pure Land Sect, but you just lied to the world.

His temperament is too upright!

No matter how unhappy you are with the Pure Land Sect, you can say no in private, but you still have to dig up their roots?

"Sure enough, you still have to look at the roots to avoid contamination."

Wugensheng thought to himself.

Watching from the side with interest, he wanted to know what Fu Ran's attitude was towards the philosophy of Pure Land Sect.

Duanmu Ying looked nervous, her eyes wandering back and forth between Li Muxuan and the old monk. She was looking forward to the argument between the two sides, but was also afraid that they would actually take action later.

But Lu Jin, who had put away his things, was already used to it.

Senior brother, if you don’t get to the bottom of it.

Is that still senior brother?

But having said that, it has been a long time since my senior brother caught up with his master.

Just thinking about it.

The old monk Kongming has not spoken yet.

The young novice spoke first.

"This Taoist Priest, even if the Buddhist and Taoist concepts are different, there is no need to insult him for no reason, right?"

"Doesn't your sect also have temples, where the Three Pure Ones and other gods are worshipped? According to your argument, aren't you also deceiving the world?"

"Little Master, you are just arguing for the sake of arguing."

Li Muxuan said calmly: "Just because the sect does this doesn't mean that the Pure Land Sect hasn't deceived the world."

"Besides, how many people in the sect preach that believing in the Three Pure Ones can lead to transcendence?"

"You are generalizing."

"On the other hand, the Pure Land Sect always mentions Amitabha Buddha, telling pilgrims and believers that as long as they recite the Buddha's name devoutly, they can be reborn in the Pure Land after death and gain great freedom."

"Then I ask you, where is Amitabha Buddha? Where is the Pure Land?"

"This, this."

The little monk was speechless.

In the end, he could only stiffen his neck and say: "Then how do you prove that the Buddha does not exist?"

"I haven't seen it, and no one in the world has seen it. Besides, isn't it the one who proposes it who can prove it?" Li Muxuan said in a calm tone, without the slightest impatience.

The young monk froze in place upon hearing this.

He was so anxious that he almost cried.

The old monk Kongming was watching Li Muxuan from the side and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

The Great Ying Immortal really accepted an extraordinary disciple.

He saw through the essence of the Pure Land Sect at a glance.

In this case, Kongming didn't need to test it anymore and praised: "Master, you hit the nail on the head."

"The Pure Land Sect's behavior is indeed deceiving the world."

"Uncle Master!"

The young monk was instantly anxious. Uncle Master, aren't you betraying me?

Kongming ignored him and continued, "You must have heard the story of quenching thirst by looking at plums. Deception is true, but it is also true to make people want to move forward."

"Deception and honesty are both means. The important thing is to save the world!"

"The Buddha said: First attract with desire, then lead into Buddha wisdom."

"When Buddha saves sentient beings, he often guides them with the various preferences and desires of the secular mind."

"It makes ordinary people and practitioners with weak liberation minds gradually learn in depth because of their greed and delusion about the rewards they get, slowly walk on the right track, and finally achieve the correct enlightenment and wisdom."

At this point, the old monk added, "Isn't your ascension to immortality the same principle?"

"Yes."

Li Muxuan did not refute.

He naturally understood the painstaking efforts of the ancient sages. The countless sentient beings in the world do not know what life and death are.

And human desires are something that everyone has. Therefore, if you want to save sentient beings, you naturally cannot just talk about the big principles, but have to give clear rewards, such as becoming a Buddha, becoming an ancestor, becoming an immortal, merits and good results, all of which are the same.

When you really embark on the path of cultivation, the deeper you go, the more you will understand the mystery.

But you understand it.

But he still doesn't like the Pure Land Sect's approach.

After all, there are also high and low levels of desire. For example, the Pure Land Sect, although the entry threshold is very low, you only need to recite scriptures and chant Buddha, but because of this, it has created many scums who are idle and cheat in the name of Buddha.

Thinking so.

Li Muxuan said bluntly: "Senior, I think that the Pure Land Sect's salvation is inferior."

"The so-called rebirth in the Pure Land is not something that can be achieved by reciting scriptures and chanting Buddha. Instead of expecting reincarnation, it is better to take action and turn this world into a pure land."

"Pure land on earth?"

The old monk Kongming was a little confused.