Red Boy was still unconvinced and said, "But their theories are different. Every family is different. You can't possibly say that all of them have the same goal, right? "
Fangzheng laughed out loud and said, "Confucianism talks about cultivating one's body, managing one's family, governing the world, and bringing peace to the world." It talks about attaching importance to cultivation in the present world. Confucius said, "If one cannot serve men, how can one serve ghosts?" This means that people must first understand life before discussing death. Only after understanding life can they discuss death. This was the meaning of attaching importance to life and not the meaning of death. "If you're poor, you should take care of yourself. If you're rich, you should rule the world." All of this was about entering the secular world and governing it.
The Buddhists were particular about "seeing one's nature, saving the world, and understanding all things." They were talking about "the origin of nature is emptiness, the four elements are all emptiness, and pursuing the non-emptiness of life from emptiness." To put it simply, it was to pursue the liberation of the soul. The goal was to cure the human heart. If the human heart was cured, then the world would naturally be governed as well. If the human heart was good, then the world could be governed without doing anything.
Daoism was particular about "health, seclusion, and the exhaustion of all things." Laozi believed that everything in the world had its own laws of change. Let people imitate the Heavenly Dao, go along with nature, and learn how to conduct oneself in nature. When people were faced with life and death, gains and losses, worries, and emotions, they wanted to eliminate the resentment and depression in their hearts. They could read the teachings of Taoism, walk into nature, and experience the tranquility that belonged to nature. It could quickly cure the chronic illness in the heart and the unhappiness in the body. Without hatred and hostility, the world would naturally be at peace.
Jingxin, do you think the three factions will achieve the same goal through different means? "
After Red Boy heard this, he was completely speechless. What else could he say? However, he still said unhappily, "You make it sound nice, but I haven't seen you do anything … Hmph …"
Fangzheng knew that Red Boy was being unreasonable, so he couldn't be bothered with him. He stood at the edge of the cliff and looked at Mt. Tongtian. Perfected Letian's figure flashed across his mind. All this while, Fangzheng had only interacted with monks, villagers, and people from the city. This was his first time coming into contact with a Daoist, but Le Tian gave him the feeling that he was in a whole new world! That kind of newness did not really shatter all worldviews and opened up a new world. Instead, it was a feeling of looking at old things as if they were new …
Fangzheng could sense the happiness in Perfected Letian's heart. It was a feeling that he was nature and nature was him. Although the world was huge, he was carefree and unfettered. He was like a child without any worries. He did not care about the reputation of the people of the secular world, nor did he have any scruples. He said and did whatever he wanted, and if he was wrong, he admitted to it and immediately changed. That simple method fascinated Fangzheng …
"System, why is it that most of the monks I see are as steady as mountains, like old monks in meditation? On the other hand, Le Tian gave off a feeling of exuberant vitality, as if he was about to break through the soil. Could it be that Buddhism is inferior to the Dao? "Fangzheng was perplexed.
"You were just saying that different paths lead to the same destination. Why are you confused when it comes to yourself? If you can't see your own heart, how can you see your own nature? Sage Letian has gone further than you on the path of cultivation. He has already seen his heart and nature. Furthermore, he has comprehended his way of life from nature, which is to forever live like a new life that has emerged from the ground. This way, what he sees will forever be fresh, beautiful, and colorful. As for you, you are still shrouded in dust. This is not something divine powers can resolve. You need to figure it out yourself, "said the System.
Fangzheng was slightly taken aback before he sighed. "Indeed, the path of Buddhist cultivation is long. I'm still far from it. Recently, I've been addressed as' Master 'and' Master '. It's a little superficial. "
"You now have a good foundation, but your experience is lacking. You have seen too little of the fickleness of the world, so there are some things that you can't see through. Since you have the Formless Door, why don't you go out and see the world? "said the System.
Fangzheng nodded in thought, indicating that he understood.
After circling the area with Red Boy, they returned to the monastery. It was already sunset, dyeing the sky red. It was indeed very beautiful.
After dinner, Fangzheng was in no hurry to read the Buddhist scriptures. Instead, he recalled the System's words to go out and see the world.
"Jingxin, are you done eating?" asked Fangzheng.
"Yes. Why?" asked Red Boy.
"Come out with me. You have been in One Finger Monastery for quite some time, but you have never seen the outside world. Today, I'll bring you out to see it," said Fangzheng.
Red Boy's eyes lit up when he heard that. The various things on Mt. One Finger might be novel to many people, but it was nothing to him. However, after seeing Fangzheng's cell phone and other technological products, Red Boy was still curious. Mortals could actually create such things? It was indeed interesting! However, he did not dare wander around without Fangzheng's permission. Now that Fangzheng wanted to bring him out, he was naturally more than willing!
Fangzheng said, "Jingfa, Jingkuan, Jingzhen, the three of you stay on the mountain to watch the monastery."
Lone Wolf, Squirrel, and Monkey immediately turned listless when they heard that. They originally believed that they could go out together, but it turned out that they had nothing to do with it.
Fangzheng smiled. "There's no rush. In the coming days, This Penniless Monk will often go out. Every time he goes out, a disciple will follow him. Everyone will have a chance."
When the three of them heard that they had a chance to go out, they immediately beamed. All their unhappiness was gone.
"Master, are we setting off now?" Red Boy could no longer wait. This crappy mountain was so boring that he was about to die. He could not wait to go out and have a look.
Fangzheng said, "Yes, let's set off now. Let's go."
When he came to the door, Fangzheng took a deep breath. He thought of opening the Formless Door and instantly, a lot of information appeared in Fangzheng's mind.
He seemed to vaguely hear people talking.
"It's been sixty years …"
"Where are you?"
"It's been sixty years. Send me there!"
His vision was a blur. Fangzheng seemed to see a flashing blue neon light or a speeding car, but he could not see it clearly. The scene flashed by, and it appeared to be a car.
"Ding! The Formless Door mission has been activated. The information has been captured and provided to you. Use this information to find the person you want to help and help them. After completing the mission, you can choose to open the Formless Door at any time to return to Mt. One Finger. "
"No way? That's all there is? Where am I to find the person? " Fangzheng exclaimed. It was too much of a scam. How was he to find the person with such a blurry image and sound?
"There's nothing I can do about that. The mission issued by the Formless Door is calculated based on the person's merit, obsession, wishes, and other complex calculations. A mission target that meets the requirements will be randomly chosen and some images of the person will be captured. Such a capture can only capture a blurry image and some sound, "said the System.
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