"It's fake, right?" said a monk subconsciously. He extended his hand to touch it and the lotus flower immediately withered. The monk exclaimed, "It's real! It's a real lotus flower! "
Everyone jolted awake and surveyed their surroundings. They were sitting in a sea of lotus flowers! There were lotus flowers everywhere in the monastery. There were frogs on the lotus flowers and sparrows on the ground. They were jolted awake by their shouts as they flapped their wings and flew away.
Upon seeing this scene, everyone's mouths widened. They were speechless! The scene in front of them only made them think of one thing — Buddha's preaching of the scriptures, Lotus Flower Conveyance, Golden Springs gushing out of the earth, all living beings listening!
Everyone looked up and saw the person preaching in front of them had vanished!
"Where's Abbot Fangzheng?"
"Who saw Abbot Fangzheng?"
"Lotus Flower Conveyance! Such a scripture is a miracle! "
"Crossing the river on a reed, Lotus Flower Conveyance. Is he a living Buddha?"
"Crossing the river on a reed can be considered a divine power, but Lotus Flower Conveyance is a true Buddhist Dharma. Abbot Fangzheng is a living Buddha!"
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At that moment, Zen Master Baiyun and Zen Master Hongyan wore looks of astonishment. They had been cultivating in Buddhism for decades. They had listened to the preaching of accomplished monks both at home and abroad, but they had never seen such a scene! Lotus Flower Conveyance was no longer something that could be done by humans, nor was it something that could be done by magic. It was a miracle!
The two of them looked at each other and saw the shock and excitement in each other's eyes! How could Buddhism not be happy to have such a godly person?
However, when the two realized that Fangzheng was missing, they turned anxious. They led a group of monks to Fangzheng's meditation room to check.
However, no one dared to knock on the door!
Crossing the river on a reed had already made them reverent towards Fangzheng. Lotus Flower Conveyance had made them revere Fangzheng like a god or a living Buddha. Who would dare disturb Fangzheng's sleep?
Everyone exchanged looks. Even Zen Master Baiyun went forward to knock on the door.
They stood there for an hour. Although everyone was anxious, no one made a sound. All they did was stand there quietly and wait.
And among the crowd, the most shocked was not them but Yi Xing!
At that moment, Yi Xing was completely dumbfounded. He originally believed that Fangzheng was a cheat, but he never expected that not only was he not a cheat, he was a true accomplished monk! At this moment, Yi Xing's intestines were green with regret. "If I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have forced him. Now that I've offended him, if I want to listen to his lectures in the future … Sigh …" Although he was muttering in his heart, he understood deep down that not to mention the Lotus Flower Conveyance, just the comprehension of the Avataṃsaka Sūtra was already a level higher than his. One was thinking about the Buddhist scriptures while the other was comprehending life after reading the Buddhist scriptures. The difference between the two had long been pulled apart. It was just that he was unconvinced, which was why he was slapped in the face later on. All the karma was his own doing.
Yi Xing regretted it.
Beside him, Hong Jin was also in a similar state. However, Hong Jin had more experience than Yi Xing, so he did not panic. Instead, he pondered over how to solve this problem. With how powerful Fangzheng was, he was bound to be a master in the future. I don't need to make friends with such a person. At the very least, I should listen to him preach and improve my Dharma cultivation.
Another hour passed. Everyone's feet were numb from standing. Some of the older ones could not hold on any longer. At that moment, a monk ran over and shouted, "Abbot, there's no need to wait. Abbot Fangzheng has long left the mountain!"
"What?" Everyone was stunned.
Zen Master Baiyun immediately asked, "Is that true?"
The monk said, "I just went to check the camera. Abbot Fangzheng immediately left Baiyun Monastery after he finished his preaching. It should have been two to three hours. He should be long gone."
When Zen Master Baiyun heard that, he immediately pushed open Fangzheng's meditation room. Indeed, it was empty inside. Fangzheng was not there!
Everyone exchanged looks. What the hell was going on? They had been waiting in an empty room for two hours.
Immediately, some people who could no longer stand fell to the ground.
Zen Master Baiyun said, "Bring This Penniless Monk to watch the video."
"Yes, Abbot." The monk obeyed.
When everyone heard that they could watch the video, they requested to go together. Zen Master Baiyun did not reject them.
Although Baiyun Monastery's final Buddhist Discourse was not open to the public, he had to leave behind video and audio materials. However, he wanted to leave behind audio and video materials. Firstly, it was convenient for him to review and watch. Secondly, it was to leave a memory for everyone. Baiyun Monastery was responsible for recording it. Afterward, it would be sent to the various monasteries.
Everyone rushed in front of the camera and saw that the monks had already set up a white cloth. They had even set up a projector.
"Abbot, I know that everyone will definitely want to watch it. Therefore, I've extracted the video and plan on using the projector." A monk went forward and said.
Zen Master Baiyun nodded in satisfaction and said, "Then, let's play it."
As the projector rotated, everyone saw Fangzheng begin his preaching of the scriptures. Birds flew over to listen, lotus flowers bloomed, frogs jumped out, and moonlight scattered across the yard like water. If there were people who suspected that there was something wrong with it, they were completely convinced now with the video as proof!
Instantly, everyone was shocked. Such a miracle was like that of a god!
"Abbot Fangzheng is One Finger Monastery's abbot, right?"
"Does anyone know where One Finger Monastery is?"
"That's right. How do we get there?"
"Zen Master Hongyan, I heard that you are quite close to one another. Can you introduce the way?"
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Instantly, countless people began asking about One Finger Monastery, especially Zen Master Hongyan. He was immediately surrounded.
Zen Master Hongyan smiled bitterly and said, "Everyone, This Penniless Monk knows that everyone wishes to meet Venerable Fangzheng again and listen to the Buddhist Dharma that allows the lotus flowers to bloom. But have you thought about it? The Buddhist Dharma is not easily taught. It is already a great honor for us to be lucky enough to hear it once. Do you wish to be greedy enough to hear it a second time? This Penniless Monk has lived for seventy-six years and this is the first time I've heard it. Do not be greedy …
Besides, why did Abbot Fangzheng not meet us and leave after his preaching? He is probably afraid that everyone will surround him and that he will not be able to escape. This Penniless Monk believes that Abbot Fangzheng likely does not wish for this matter to blow up. He also does not wish to be surrounded by everyone and disturb his tranquil cultivation. Therefore, everyone, listen to This Penniless Monk. Do not spread this nonsense. Do not form groups to head to Mt. One Finger and disturb Abbot Fangzheng's tranquil cultivation. If you really wish to go, find a time and go by yourself. "
When everyone heard that, they found it reasonable.
Zen Master Baiyun added, "When we meditate on the Buddhist Dharma, we like silence. Abbot Fangzheng has such attainments in the Buddhist Dharma, yet he hides deep in the mountains. He definitely does not like the clamor of the outside world to disturb his tranquil cultivation. Therefore, This Penniless Monk also believes that it is not wise to disturb him. Let's leave everything up to fate. "
Although everyone yearned to meet Fangzheng and listen to his preaching, they were filled with reverence for him. They did not know if they should go. Now that the two accomplished monks had said so, they found it reasonable. Therefore, they asked for the address and pondered over when they should pay a visit. They also thought about how best to ask questions.
Baiyun Monastery, which had been in a commotion for two days, finally returned to its usual calm after the monks left.
However, some of Baiyun Monastery's monks were no longer calm. Fangzheng's performance had completely made them feel threatened. Anyone with a discerning eye could tell that if Fangzheng wished to do so, Baiyun Monastery's reputation as the biggest monastery in Black Mountain City would probably be lost.
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