One was many, and many was one. Many people understood him as saying that the heart gave birth to all Dharma, and all Dharma returned to one. The world was huge, but the heart was the greatest! No one had ever thought of it from such a simple angle.
What Fangzheng said today seemed to enlighten everyone as they came to a sudden realization!
Why were they vexed? Although they said they had let it go, had they really let it go? If they had really let it go, why would they care about the outcome of the Debate of Buddhism? Why not learn from each other's strengths and sincerely discuss it? If they had really let it go, why would they care about a rookie king? The more everyone thought about it, the more ashamed they felt. When they looked at Fangzheng again, he had not fought for it from beginning to end. Finally, he had been pushed forward. Looking at Fangzheng's pure eyes and radiant smile, everyone felt ashamed of their inferiority.
Yi Xing stood rooted to the ground in a daze. He originally believed that Fangzheng was a cheat, but from the looks of it, not only was he not a cheat, he was a true Venerable One! A true wise man!
Yi Xing could not help but ask, "Abbot Fangzheng, since you have such insights, why didn't you fight for it?"
Fangzheng definitely did not say that he was lacking in knowledge and couldn't fight for it. Instead, he brushed it off and said with a smile, "Fighting is not fighting. Not fighting is fighting."
Everyone was taken aback when they heard that. They thought for a long time but failed to understand what he meant. Finally, they came up with all sorts of explanations in their minds and found Fangzheng to be even more unfathomable. Crossing the river on a reed and now preaching the scriptures made him extraordinary in every way. Who would dare belittle him?
Yi Xing remained dissatisfied, but he did not dare challenge Fangzheng again. However, an idea came to him as he said, "Abbot Fangzheng, what you said was enlightening. It benefited This Penniless Monk greatly. Especially when you gained enlightenment from all things in the world and not from ancient scriptures, it enlightened This Penniless Monk even more. Abbot Fangzheng, please impart more Dao. "
With Yi Xing taking the lead, everyone snapped to their senses as they shouted.
"Abbot Fangzheng, please impart more Dao."
"Abbot Fangzheng, what you said was too short. It's not satisfying enough. Let's do a long one."
"Abbot Fangzheng, what you said was too good. We still want to hear more!"
…
When Fangzheng heard everyone shout, he nearly cried. Speak more? Just now, he had already said everything in his stomach. Did they really think that comprehending Zen was like cabbages? He had been on the mountain for so long, and this was all he had learned. He had poured it all out just now. What else could he say now?
Therefore, Fangzheng said, "Everyone, it's not early. The sun is about to set. If we continue, everyone will starve."
"As the ancients said, if one hears the Dao in the morning, one can die in peace in the evening! Today, I can listen to the Dao, so what if I starve? "
"That's right. Abbot Fangzheng, don't stand on ceremony. It's best you preach the scriptures."
"Abbot Fangzheng, don't worry that we will be hungry.
"Yes, yes, yes …"
When Fangzheng heard that, he felt like crying. He thought to himself, "All of you can die in peace if you seek the Dao in the morning. That was just saying, but if he really continued, I would really die. There would be nothing left, so what was there to say? Also, who's being polite with you? Can't you be courteous with This Penniless Monk and let This Penniless Monk have his meal, sleep, and leave tomorrow?
At that moment, Zen Master Hongyan said, "Abbot Fangzheng, why don't you tell us?"
Zen Master Baiyun added, "Abbot Fangzheng, since everyone is so kind, why don't you tell us? This Penniless Monk would also like to hear about the Buddhist Dharma insights you gained from nature. "
Fangzheng's heart was filled with bitterness. Now that the two accomplished monks had spoken up, he had been completely treated like a duck that was forced onto a rack! There was no way for him to get off the tiger he was riding.
When Yi Xing saw the two accomplished monks speak up, he felt completely relieved. He thought to himself, "Whether I'm a cheat or not, I'll know with a test this time! If I'm an accomplished monk, I'll just offer a humble apology. If I'm a fake monk, hmph! How can there be such an evil person in the land of Buddhism?! "
Just as Fangzheng was having a headache —
"Ding! Do you need help? "asked the System.
"Cut it out. How can you help me with this? You can even help me recite the scriptures? "Fangzheng could not help but smile wryly.
"You have accumulated quite a bit of merit. Do you know what merit is? Merit affects one's luck. Turning calamities into blessings is also a part of merit. Now, you are in trouble. How about it? If you are willing to give me the merit you have, I can help you survive this calamity. Of course, if you get two consecutive good reviews, you can still draw a prize. You can also draw a prize, but the chances of drawing something useful … "said the System.
"I can still draw a prize?" Fangzheng was taken aback before he suddenly recalled that he could indeed draw a prize!
"Yes, are you sure you want to draw a prize?"
"Yes! Merit is a good thing. Do you think it was easy for me to accumulate this bit of merit? I'm still counting on it to renounce asceticism. How can you deduct it?! "
"Are you sure?" asked the System.
"Yes, absolutely! Draw! "said Fangzheng.
"Ding! Congratulations on obtaining a Lotus Flower Conveyance Trial Card! "After the System said that, it paused for a moment before adding," What dogsh * t luck you have! "
Fangzheng asked in puzzlement, "What's that? What's its use? "
"Lotus Flower Conveyance, Golden Springs Gush out of the Earth. This is an ability only Buddha has. It talks about the Great Dao blooming with lotus flowers, causing golden springs to gush out of the Earth. The Lotus Flower Conveyance Card grants you such an ability. However, this card is of the lowest grade, so it only has an effect of twelve hours. Once it's used, it will vanish after twelve hours. The ability will also vanish. However, it's more than enough to help you survive this calamity, "said the System.
Fangzheng was immediately delighted when he heard that. Although the card was expensive, it was better than embarrassing himself, right? Furthermore, he could earn fame and face!
With the card, Fangzheng finally had some confidence. He pressed his palms together and bowed at everyone, "Amitabha. Since everyone wishes for This Penniless Monk to embarrass himself, This Penniless Monk shall say it."
Everyone was delighted when they heard that. All of them obediently sat down like primary school students listening to a lecture. Their expressions were solemn and serious, making Fangzheng feel embarrassed. Their attitude was a lot better than when he was listening to the scriptures!
When Yi Xing saw this, he heaved a sigh of relief. He had wanted to go up and force Fangzheng, but from the looks of it, there was no need. He returned to Hong Jin's side and sat down.
Hong Jin whispered, "Yi Xing, you did it on purpose, right?"
Yi Xing replied, "Yes. Crossing the river on a reed is an illusory concept, but it can be done with magic. I've exchanged a few words with him, and he doesn't seem like an accomplished monk. I'll test him first. If he really is an accomplished monk, I'll offer a humble apology. If he's a cheat, I can expose him as well. "Simultaneously, he added in his heart," It can be considered revenge for him stealing my limelight. "
Yi Xing seemed to have forgotten that Fangzheng had stolen his limelight because of him.
Fangzheng sat cross-legged and looked down. He looked solemn and dignified.
When everyone saw this, they held their breaths and focused, waiting to hear the scriptures.
Only Yi Xing was a little distracted. He still refused to believe that Fangzheng could say anything else that would astound them. After all, he was too young.
As for Fangzheng, he silently chose to use the Lotus Flower Conveyance card!
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