The building's name was Mt. Dharma Characteristic. The name sounded a little odd, but if one looked carefully at the building, they could understand the meaning behind it. It was a huge mountain. From afar, it looked like a small mountain.
Fangzheng could not help but marvel. "Hanoi is a plain with no mountains. This Dharma Characteristics Monastery actually used manpower to build a mountain and build a monastery on it. It's quite interesting. According to what This Penniless Monk knows, Vietnam doesn't seem to be particular about monasteries being built on mountains, right? "
Ong shook his head. "I'm not sure either. In fact, this Dharma Characteristics Monastery didn't exist the last time I came to Hanoi."
Fangzheng was even more puzzled when he heard that. A new monastery? A new monastery actually had the ability to hold such an international conference? Fangzheng was truly curious.
The event had yet to begin, but there was a huge signboard erected at Mt. Dharma Characteristic's entrance. On it was a huge banner, but Fangzheng did not know what was written on it. After all, his ability was to understand and speak, but he could not write or recognize it.
Bassoon said that this was his wish for the success of the Southeast Asian Faith Forum.
There was also a sign at the bottom to guide the people who came to the meeting to check in. Inside, there was someone in charge of receiving guests.
Ong asked Fangzheng, "Master, shall we enter?"
Fangzheng thought for a moment before asking, "Go ask how much it costs to stay a night."
"Master, this kind of hotel.
The price would definitely not be low. It would be at least one or two thousand yuan, right? But since you're invited, the organizers will definitely give you a free stay. "Bassoon replied.
Fangzheng chuckled and turned to leave without a word. What a joke, it was so expensive, he wasn't going to live there!
Finally, Ong brought Fangzheng to a cheap hotel to stay in. Bassoon didn't care. He was a martial artist, a boorish man. Although he had a glorious past, he had long since calmed down.
As for Fangzheng, he thought nothing of it. No matter how chaotic it was, This Penniless Monk was just watching the show.
Lying in bed and looking at the ceiling, Fangzheng said, "I'm bored … System Bro, let's do a draw."
"Now?" the system asked.
Fangzheng said, "That's right. Now."
"Ding! Congratulations on obtaining an embroidered kasaya! "
When Fangzheng heard that, he jumped up from the bed and shouted, "What? What the hell?! "
"Image! Pay attention to your image! You're now an accomplished monk! "
Fangzheng grinned as he bounced around on the spot. "System Bro, is this the time to calm down? "Besides, there's no one around, so what's there? Tell me, did I just draw an embroidered kasaya? Did I just draw an embroidered kasaya? "
Fangzheng could not help but be excited. It was an embroidered kasaya! That was what Xuanzang wore when he went to the West to seek scriptures and meet Buddha! What was that? It was a treasure!
"Yes." Seeing that this guy was hopeless, the system could only reply.
"Hahaha … Thank you, System Bro. Haha … This Penniless Monk finally has a Kasaya! "Buddhist Monk" Monk. Feng Monk.
As a monk, the meaning of a kasaya was not as simple as a monk's robe. It was not worn for warmth, but a symbolic object.
"Kasaya" or "Kasaya" was. it. "Kasay" a "Buddhist" was.. "Be.." Kasaya was also called Kasaya Wild, or Garuda Shayue. Its literal translation meant "turbid, bad color, impure color, red color" or "dyed".
Kasaya is the "vestment" of monks and nuns, and its name is derived from the "color" of the garment, so that it may also be called "dirty-colored garment" or "stained garment." Also, because it is necessary to cut the cloth into small pieces and then sew them together, it is also called a "ragged garment" or "cut garment". According to the 40th and the random addition of the Karma Sutra, the kasaya was sewn by the Venerable Ananda according to the guidance of Buddha, imitating the shape of the paddy fields. Farming in the fields of the world was to nourish one's physique. The Field of Dharma Garments nourished the Dharmakaya and Wisdom Life. It could be considered as a field of blessing in the world. Therefore, it was also called the Field of Blessing Garments or Blessing Garments.
The kasaya was the symbol of sages and had been respected by Buddhist groups since ancient times. There were ten benefits to wearing the kasaya: first, Bodhi; second, being in the heaven of all people; third, parents returning to worship; fourth, the sacrifice of the Dragon Son; fifth, the protection of the Dragon; sixth, the respect of the King; seventh, the worship of all people; eighth, the respect of Rakshasa; ninth, the protection of the Heavenly Dragon; tenth, the path of Buddha.
Therefore, for monks, the kasaya was not only a piece of clothing, but also a symbol of faith, a symbol of one's identity as a monk! At the beginning of the book, it was mentioned that Buddhism had three garments, namely the Five Garments, the Seven Garments, and the Overcoat.
Each of the three garments was different. The Five Garments were for daily use. It was also said that it was for work, so it was also called the Work Garments. However, in our country, monks and nuns wore Chinese-style trousers when working. They did not use the Five Garments. The Seven Garments were for listening to sutras, chanting and repentance, or public gatherings, so it was also called the Mass Garments. The Overcoat was for preaching, debating, karma, or when meeting the king's important officials.
And the embroidered kasaya was worn by Tripitaka when meeting the monarch of a country and Buddha Gautama. Therefore, it was considered an overcoat.
And the overcoat was divided into nine grades. They were inferior-inferior-grade, inferior-middle-grade, inferior-top-grade, inferior-inferior-grade, inferior-middle-grade, superior-middle-grade, superior-high-grade, superior-low-grade, superior-middle-grade, superior-high-grade! There was a strict distinction between each grade. Furthermore, the kasaya was not to be worn randomly. Without merit, wearing the wrong grade was a sin. Not only did it not bring any benefits, it would also increase negative karma.
Although Fangzheng had some money previously, he did not know which grade of overcoat was suitable for him. Therefore, he decided not to think about it and waited for the System to issue it.
Now, it was finally issued. It was an embroidered kasaya! Was there a need to think about the monk robe? It was definitely a superior-grade one! Only if news of this spread would he be proud!
How could Fangzheng not be happy?
Furthermore, the embroidered kasaya was not only a symbol of status, qualifications, and sages. It was an impressive Dharma treasure!
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