"What?! Let's go! "Zhineng stood up and walked out the door.
"Brother, are we just going to let it go?" Zhiyun cried out indignantly.
"Let's go!" Zhineng only said one word as he walked faster and faster. Zhiyun had no choice but to follow.
Some were unlucky, while others were happy. Ouyang Fenghua pulled Red Boy along as she followed behind with a look of excitement. She had heard of the masters in front of her and had even met some of them. However, this was the first time they had appeared together at such a close distance. Of course, this was not what made her happiest. Instead, it was that Fangzheng's crisis had been resolved. The trouble this time was mainly because of her. If Fangzheng were to really be unlucky because of this, she would truly feel bad. Now, everything was over. She had even caused the two fat monks to be unlucky. She was extremely happy.
"Jingxin, your master sure is impressive. He didn't even say a word and the matter was resolved. So many masters were supporting him. "Although Ouyang Fenghua was referring to Red Boy's master, she looked very pleased with herself.
"That's my master!" Red Boy immediately reminded her when he saw how Ouyang Fenghua did not treat him as an outsider.
Ouyang Fenghua pouted and said, "Don't be so petty. Look, I took care of your food and drinks along the way. If your master was touched and agreed to teach me calligraphy, he would be our master."
"But you didn't buy me clothes! The Internet is true. The prettier a woman is, the better she is at lying! Hmph! " After Red Boy said that, he looked up and shook off Ouyang Fenghua. He chased after Fangzheng and showed Ouyang Fenghua the back of his head.
Ouyang Fenghua was rendered speechless when she saw this scene. She too wished to buy clothes for Red Boy, but she had no chance to do so on the way! At the same time, she mumbled, "Darn punk, back when you were eating my delicious food, you kept calling me Sis so sweetly. Now, you are burning the bridge after crossing it! Hmph! "
Ouyang Fenghua wrinkled her nose as she followed.
After meeting Zen Master Baiyun and Zen Master Hongyan, Fangzheng felt like he had found a team. The tiny worries he had completely vanished. Along the way, Zen Master Baiyun formally introduced Fangzheng to Zen Master Sunglow and Zen Master Southwind. Both parties chatted happily as they walked. Fangzheng also realized that the more accomplished and famous the monks were, the less arrogant they were. They were very easygoing when they chatted, and they did not feel pressured at all. At the same time, Fangzheng also asked about the questions he had regarding the Buddhist Dharma. The few Zen Masters were accomplished monks with profound knowledge of the Buddhist Dharma, so it was naturally not difficult for them to answer. The only thing that left Fangzheng depressed was that everyone had different insights into the Buddhist Dharma. Their answers were also different, so they ended up arguing.
Fortunately, when they arrived at the abbot's chamber, everyone took a seat and drank a cup of tea. Only then did they put aside their earlier argument.
"Zen Master Sunglow, aren't you being too stingy? This Penniless Monk recommended Venerable Fangzheng to you, but all you did was give him an invitation? "Zen Master Baiyun rebuked jokingly after they took their seats after the introductions.
Zen Master Sunglow said with a wry smile, "You mentioned it casually on the phone and I got my disciple to do it. I never expected such a misunderstanding."
Zen Master Baiyun extended his hand. He said domineeringly, "Give it to me. Write an invitation yourself."
Zen Master Sunglow smiled helplessly. He took out a brush and ink and was really about to write.
Fangzheng hurriedly said, "There's no need. It's just consecrating Buddha and praying for blessings. It's the same on or off the mountain."
"Heh heh, Abbot Fangzheng, what you said is right but also wrong," said Zen Master Hongyan with a smile.
Fangzheng was perplexed. Zen Master Hongyan continued, "Consecrating Buddha and praying for blessings are naturally the same everywhere. If that's all, why would Sunglow Monastery need to hold such a large-scale Dharma Assembly? Everyone can just pray at home. "
Zen Master Baiyun said, "The purpose of a Dharma Assembly is not to pray for blessings or consecrate Buddha. It's to guide more people to listen to Buddha, see Buddha, and then recite Buddha's name. There are many things regarding Buddhism in the world, but most of them are distorted. It's something that has been intentionally or unintentionally changed by people. It's just like 'Wine and meat pass through the intestines while Buddha sits in the heart.' Typically, many people only know the first half of such words and not the second half. They take it out of context and find excuses for their own mistakes. There are too many such things and the more it spreads, the more it obscures the true meaning. It leads society in the wrong direction. A Dharma Assembly is an opportunity to preach the scriptures and preach the Dharma. It's also a way to spread the correct ideals. "
Only then did Fangzheng understand the meaning of a Dharma Assembly. People said that a Dharma Assembly was to promote the Buddhist Dharma and the ideals of a particular Buddha. It was a purely religious activity. There were also people who said that a Dharma Assembly was a way to amass wealth in disguise. Of course, Fangzheng did not deny such a saying. At the very least, the few people in front of him did not have such an understanding of a Dharma Assembly. If all the monks in the world were like that, it would be great merit and benevolence!
However Fangzheng still asked perplexed, "Then why is it divided into the top and bottom of the mountain? Is there a need to separate them into different grades? "
"Of course not. The mountain is narrow. If everyone were to ascend it, it would easily lead to chaos and death if something unexpected were to happen. In fact, Sunglow Monastery's Dharma Assemblies in the past allowed everyone to enter. But back then, not many people came. Many people came and left, leaving us helpless. Once, a patron suggested that we split the Dharma Assembly into two, one at the top and one at the bottom of the mountain. We believed that fewer people would come but we never expected the number of people to keep increasing. Now, it's filled to the brim, "said Zen Master Sunglow with a bitter smile.
Fangzheng was taken aback before he said in enlightenment, "If the Dharma Assembly is imparted too lightly, it will not be valued. By letting people know how difficult it is to obtain the scriptures, they will begin to cherish it."
Everyone nodded. That was the logic behind it. However, preaching the scriptures and preaching the Dharma Assembly made everyone feel uncomfortable.
As everyone discussed for a while, there was a commotion outside.
Everyone exchanged looks and saw the puzzlement in each other's eyes. Was someone causing trouble again?
Therefore everyone got up and walked out.
The abbot's quarters were behind the Mahavira Hall. Past the side door was the Mahavira Hall, and after that was a small square. At that moment, a man was arguing with a group of monks. The man looked like he had experienced the vicissitudes of life. His eyes were bloodshot, and his dark skin was filled with wrinkles.
By the time Fangzheng, Zen Master Sunglow, and company came out, the man had already been chased out by a few monks. However, the man indignantly took out a stack of paper from his bag and threw it into the air. Instantly, the paper flew everywhere. The monks immediately turned anxious. Tomorrow was the day of the Dharma Assembly, but the man had barged in like a lunatic. He had even thrown the paper randomly. Did he not know that this was the result of them sweeping the entire morning?
The furious monks chased the man out.
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