Chapter 294 The Eightfold Noble Path, the Buddha Speaks of the Sutra of Infinite Life! The Sixteen Pure Land Contemplations, the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss!

Accompanied by the sound.

Abbot Daoshun glanced at the crowd and his eyes quickly locked on two people.

One of them was wearing a white coat, with a light and clear spirit, giving people a vague feeling, while the other was natural and casual, not looking seriously, and even subconsciously ignoring this person.

I just don’t know which of the two is Li Muxuan.

At this moment.

Li Muxuan stepped forward, bowed and said: "Junior Li Muxuan, meet the senior."

"Hey, no need to be polite." Abbot Daoshun said kindly: "Your master and I are old friends. I just felt that you and Taoist Zuo are exactly the same, but because I haven't seen it, I am afraid of making a mistake, so I asked many times."

This statement is naturally polite.

But if you say it's similar, it's true, but the other one next to him is more similar.

Kongming smacked his lips.

I really want to say that if you are poor in the city, no one will ask you, but if you are rich in the mountains, you will have distant relatives.

If it weren't for Li Muxuan's cultivation and rumors, even if Zuo Rutong came in person, you might not have come specially. However, no matter what you say, you can't hit a smiling person. People praise the apprentice for being like the master.

Regardless of whether it is true or not, jumping out of the yin and yang at this time will only embarrass everyone.

So Kongming immediately changed the subject.

"Thank you for coming here, senior brother, but you have already met the person and said the words."

"If you have nothing to do, please come back another day. Junior brother will discuss Buddhist principles with the young Taoist priest later. I am afraid I don't have time to reminisce with senior brother, let alone entertain you."

Donglin and Xilin Temples are of the same origin.

Therefore, from ancient times to the present, the monks of the two temples have always called each other brothers.

But brothers have to settle accounts clearly.

Let alone brothers.

"Really?"

Daoshun heard the words, as if he didn't understand the hidden meaning, and spoke.

"Discuss Buddhist principles? That's great."

"Although Donglin and Xilin are close, I rarely come to your place once a year. Now it happens that Taoist Li comes to ask for advice. Let's discuss together. I think I have some insights into Buddhist principles."

"My temple is small, so I can't prepare vegetarian meals for you."

"It doesn't matter. Donglin and Xilin are only a few miles apart. I will send my disciples to make a trip now."

At this point, Daoshun smiled faintly and said, "Of course, you can also discuss with me. I returned to Donglin. Although my Donglin Temple is not a big temple, we can still afford vegetarian meals, not to mention discussing Buddhist principles. It is not exploration to discuss there. "

"Little friend Li, what do you think?"

"Thank you for your kindness."

Li Muxuan said: "Senior Kongming has ordered people to cook and clean the wing room, and I have already agreed."

"Is that so?" Daoshun's eyes flashed with regret. He was one step slower, but fortunately he caught up, otherwise he might have been spreading the Dharma.

Then, he turned his head and looked at the disciples beside him.

"Go and get some vegetarian meals."

"Yes!"

The disciples of Donglin Temple nodded immediately and ran towards their home without stopping.

As for the abbot's decision, they did not find it strange. After all, although they were outsiders, they were not blind to the outside world. Not to mention that Li Muxuan had not been stained with the name of immortals in recent years. Who in the world did not know it?

Kongming gritted his teeth at this. When did he agree to let you eat here?

Even if the vegetarian food is from your own family.

But the place is mine!

However, before he could speak, he heard Abbot Daoshun say: "Kongming, don't stand."

"Since we are discussing Buddhist principles, we must choose a quiet place."

Kongming couldn't help but twitch his mouth when he heard it. It's good that I didn't drive you away, but you still ordered me around. Do you really think you are my senior brother and Xilin Temple is your home?

However, that being said.

Facing such a shameless person, he really didn't know what to say for a while.

After all, the other party had asked him to set up a stall at the entrance of the temple before.

Thinking of this.

Kongming could only pinch his nose and agree.

"I thought so originally, but since you are here, I forgot about it for a while."

As he said, he looked at Li Muxuan and said: "If you have nothing to do, follow me into the pagoda now. Inside is the place where my Xilin Temple has always preached the Dharma."

"Thank you, senior."

Li Muxuan bowed his hands when he heard it.

Seeing this, Wu Gensheng couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Bu Ran's reputation in the righteous way is at its peak.

The two sides have just met for a short time.

They are about to pass on the Dharma.

Even if it were Zuo Ruotong, he would not dare to think about it.

But then again, facing such a person who is very likely to become a Buddha and ascend to heaven, I am afraid that anyone would want to make a good relationship with him. Of course, this is also because Bu Ran's character is really reliable.

At least so far.

Those sects that passed on his Dharma have not suffered any damage, and even benefited from it.

If this is not an opportunity to travel, what is it?

In his mind.

The voice of Abbot Kong Ming sounded.

"May I ask which sect this Taoist priest is from? If you don't mind, we can enter the tower together."

"Thank you for your kindness, Master."

Wu Gensheng waved his hand and refused, "I have no sect or school, I am just an ordinary country man."

"You know nothing about Buddhism, so forget it."

"No sect or school?" Kong Ming narrowed his eyes and smiled, "It doesn't matter, since you can go with Taoist priest Li, I don't think you are a wicked person."

"Besides, we are just gathering together to discuss, not to compete with each other."

"It's okay to sit next to it and listen."

"This"

Wu Gensheng's eyes became strange.

In a sense, he is indeed a great evildoer.

Immediately, he looked at Bu Ran, but saw that the other party didn't say a word. He was obviously following his own wishes. Thinking of this, Wu Gensheng could no longer shirk it.

After all, these two temples are abbots.

They are the two main pillars of the Pure Land Sect. Listening to them will always be beneficial to your practice.

Speaking of which, it was still thanks to the blessing of being undefiled.

Thinking like this.

Wu Gensheng nodded and agreed, "Abbott, you said so, but this junior is so disrespectful."

Hearing this, a smile appeared on Kong Ming's old face. His Pure Land method is different from other methods because it all lies in the word "wish power". In other words, those who practice Zen may not believe in Buddhism, but those who practice Pure Land definitely do. .

If only this young talent could listen.

Taking refuge in my Buddha from now on can solve the crisis of having no successor in Xilin Temple.

When Donglin's Abbot Daoshun saw this scene, he didn't say much, and he didn't try to steal the person again. After all, good deeds can be shared, but if he wants to cut off people's incest, Kong Ming may have to fight for his own life.

Between thoughts.

Few people said much.

Li Muxuan and Wu Gensheng followed Kong Ming into the pagoda, while Lu Jin and Duanmu Ying were playing outside.

Soon, a group of four people entered the pagoda. The space inside was not large, only about ten square meters, and there were several Buddha statues with different expressions placed around it.

But this is also a characteristic of old buildings.

First, there is the level of construction. A seven-story tower like this is too big and will easily collapse.

Secondly, it is influenced by the study of Feng Shui Qi Bureau.

The ancients paid attention to hiding the wind and absorbing the qi. They believed that if the area in the house is too large, it will not be conducive to gathering qi, and it will accelerate the consumption of qi, which is harmful to people's physical and mental health.

Therefore, whether it is a dormitory or a retreat, the space inside the house is very narrow.

While thinking.

Li Muxuan's eyes flashed with light.

As far as the eye can see, the surrounding Buddha statues are blooming with light golden light, giving people a sense of peace of mind.

"Two little friends, please take a seat." At this time, Abbot Daoshun found a futon and sat down in a familiar manner. There was a bit of nostalgia in his eyes. It was obvious that he had been to this place many times.

Kong Ming twitched the corner of his mouth.

But he didn't care.

When it comes to Buddhist practice, I may be better than the other party, but I am far behind as an abbot.

At least not as good as the other party in terms of face.

"Um."

Li Muxuan nodded in response.

Later, after the four people were seated in four directions, Abbot Kongming spoke first.

"Namo Amitabha, let me tell you that my practice of Pure Land Sect is not a secret in the world of spiritual practice. I just recite the four words Amitabha silently in my heart."

"The more devout your faith is in my Buddha, the higher your cultivation will be and the stronger your will will be."

"And the so-called willingness."

"It's not something obscure."

Speaking of this, Daoshun took over the words: "In Buddhism, there is the theory of self-power and other-power."

"Self-reliance is one of the three schools of precepts, concentration, and wisdom, such as Zen, Tiantai, and other sects, including your Taoist sect. They actually practice self-reliance. They believe that by relying on one's own strength, one can transcend the ordinary and enter the realm of the Buddha."

The so-called three learnings of precepts, concentration, and wisdom are actually very simple.

Precepts are precepts, which can be used to improve one's own morality; concentration is meditation, which allows people to have peace of mind; wisdom is wisdom, which allows people to eliminate worries and confusions.

Some people also call this the Eight-branched Noble Path.

Right views, right thoughts, right speech, right actions, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness and right concentration.

And for self-reliance.

Daoshun didn't talk much. After all, although the Pure Land Sect also has some people who practice self-reliance, they still focus on other people's strengths.

Immediately, Daoshun continued: "People are divided into sharp points and blunt points. Those who practice self-strength cannot become saints without great perseverance and great wisdom. However, if I practice the other-strength method in the Pure Land Dharma, the three universal quilts can absorb all the sharp points and dull points!"

"In order to prevent the difficulty of reciting the words, believers only need to recite the four words of Amitabha."

"Whether you are reciting loudly, quietly, Vajra Meditation, or silently in your heart, as long as you recite it clearly with your mouth and hear it clearly with your ears."

"In this way, the mind will not wander outside, delusions will gradually subside, Buddha thoughts will become purer, and the merits will be the greatest."

"Every time you recite it, your cultivation becomes one point pure!"

Li Muxuan nodded. This is why the Pure Land Sect has the most followers among Buddhists.

Because the threshold for practice is really too low.

As for the function.

In fact, in his opinion, no matter whether he is reciting Amitabha Buddha or reciting odd or even things, it remains the same.

The most important thing is inner piety. On the surface, this sincerity may appear to be for the Buddha, but in fact it is for oneself. After all, one knows best whether one is sincere.

And if a person can be consistently honest with himself.

There are no distracting thoughts in the mind when reciting the words.

Then, no matter ordinary people or practitioners, at least their hearts will calm down when they recite this word.

Just as he was thinking about it, Kong Ming said: "Actually, it doesn't matter what you recite. It's just that the Buddha's treasure is solemn. When believers recite it, they will respect it and avoid distracting thoughts."

"In addition, although this method can be used to cultivate any type of equipment, the wheel speed is too slow for the upper level equipment."

"It's just like your meditation retreat."

After that, he took out a scripture from his sleeve and said, "This is my Xilin secret method."

"There are three sutras in the Pure Land, which are the foundation of Pure Land Sect. They are "The Sutra of Infinite Life", "The Sutra of Contemplating Infinite Life", and "The Sutra of Amitabha".

"Among them, The Sutra of Infinite Life by the Buddha is the best."

"This sutra is derived from this sutra and focuses on the three vows of health preservation."

"The difference is the nineteenth vow. Suppose I achieve Buddhahood and sentient beings in the ten directions have bodhicitta, practice all kinds of merits, and sincerely vow to be born in our country. When I die, if I don't surround myself with the crowd, I will not be the one who appears before. Get enlightened."

"Twentieth wish."

"The eighteenth wish."

"These three vows are also called faith, vows and actions, and they must be carried out with deep faith, earnest wishes and efforts."

Speaking of this, Daoshun on the side shook his head and said: "Faith and Willing Practice is an important sect of our Pure Land Sect, but if this method is misunderstood, it is easy to fall into the devil's way."

"For example, the Ichigo clan of Wajima Island."

"They only put faith as the first priority, exclude vows and actions, and deify Amitabha Buddha."

Hearing this, Li Muxuan nodded and said, "This junior has fought with the abbot of Xiangzong. Their practice focuses on evil people's righteousness. They only seek external causes. They believe that as long as they sincerely believe in Buddhism and rely on other people's power, they can become a Buddha."

"Have you ever fought against that guy?"

Daoshun was slightly surprised.

Although one is planting flowers and the other is on the Japanese island, the two parties interact with each other quite a lot.

Especially during the Sino-Japanese War of Sino-Japanese War, the other party often came here to promote the unjust atrocities of the Qing army and persuaded himself and others to revolt. Of course, Donglin did not agree to this.

The relationship between the two parties also deteriorated.

However, with the fall of the previous dynasty, there were still occasional Buddhist exchanges between the two sects.

After all, no matter what.

Donglinji Temple is also recognized as the Pure Land Ancestral Temple in Japan.

It is precisely because of this that Daoshun knows the abbot of the Ichigo clan on the island quite well.

I know that although the other party has followed the evil path and is a bit extreme, his cultivation level is not lower than his own, and his methods are even better. I may not be able to capture him if I use my hands.

"Well, I compared three moves."

Li Muxuan nodded, "He used a method called Pure Land."

"Junior thinks it's about revealing the inner scene."

"You can defeat him in three moves, which shows that your skills are extraordinary." Abbot Daoshun's eyes flashed with admiration.

Wu Gensheng had a weird look in his eyes. It was true that he had three moves, but he was not invincible. Instead, he killed the opponent directly with three slaps. There was no need for the fourth move at all.

But he hasn't spoken yet.

I heard Abbot Daoshun say: "I, Donglin Temple, also have the method of the Pure Land."

"But the method is just a detail, the important thing is to practice through it."

After speaking, he looked at Kong Ming. This time he came out in a hurry and did not bring out the secret method. It took too much time to speak verbally, but the core methods of Donglin and Xilin temples were the same.

When Kong Ming saw this, a smile appeared on his old face.

It makes you like talking over each other.

Then, without any delay, he handed the secret method in his hand to Li Muxuan and said at the same time.

"To practice this method, the first thing is to meditate and observe objects. There are sixteen contemplations in total, which are sun contemplation, water contemplation, earth contemplation, tree contemplation, water contemplation of eight merits, general view, flower seat contemplation, image contemplation, and Buddha body contemplation. , Guanyin Contemplation, Potential Contemplation, Universal Contemplation, Miscellaneous Thought Contemplation, Previous Life Contemplation, Middle Life Contemplation, and Next Life Contemplation.”

"The first seven are the view of retribution, and the last nine are the view of positive retribution."

"This method focuses on contemplating the infinite and solemn state of retribution and righteousness in the Western Paradise."

“When it’s time to meditate on the wonderful deeds and achievements of Kung Fu, you can see the wonderful realm of the Paradise World anytime, anywhere, with your eyes open or closed, pure and solemn, extraordinary and holy!”

As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding environment suddenly changed.

The ground originally paved with granite suddenly turned into clean and smooth glass, and a tall and tall seven-layered tree appeared behind Kong Ming. The tree was composed of many treasures, with branches, leaves, flowers and fruits intertwined with eight treasures.

See this scene.

Li Muxuan and Wu Gensheng's eyes flashed brightly.

Seeing this, Kong Ming smiled.

"This pure land was created by my visualization after decades of practice. You are talented and intelligent. If you practice this way diligently, you will achieve this miracle in less than ten years!"