"Amitabha …."
Fahai put his palms together, rolled his eyes, and immediately changed the topic.
"You're right, Benefactor. I was too impatient …."
"Haha, don't try to fool me with your tricks."
Fangzheng sneered at Fahai's statement.
"Don't you Buddhists like to say that the sea of bitterness is boundless, repent and you will be saved? Do you think that apologizing will solve everything? The Japanese will commit seppuku, but you don't even bow, and you'll just say that you know you're wrong? If an apology works, why do you still need the police …. No, why do you still need the laborers? "
Hearing this, the Solitary Sword Saint couldn't hold it in anymore.
"You devil, you're talking nonsense! You're insulting Zen Master Fahai here! That's extremely rude!"
"Shut up."
However, before the Solitary Sword Saint could finish, Fangzheng glanced at him coldly and interrupted him.
"After I take care of this old bald donkey, I'll come and settle the score with you, who has forgotten your ancestors and recognized a thief as your father!"
"How dare you …!!"
Hearing this, the Solitary Sword Saint's face turned red with anger. He raised the long sword in his hand, but Fahai stopped him.
"Benefactor Solitary, please don't be impatient."
As he spoke, Fahai once again put his palms together in front of Fangzheng.
"Benefactor, this old monk greets you. This old monk has done something wrong, and I accept the punishment, but please don't insult our Buddha …."
"Just watch."
Looking at Fahai in front of him, Fangzheng sneered again, then turned to Xu Xian and the others beside him.
"He knows that he can't beat me, so he's using words instead of force. When he was dealing with you just now, he didn't even bother to say half a word."
"That's right, this old bald donkey is someone who bullies the weak and fears the strong!"
Hearing this, Little Qing immediately jumped up and nodded vigorously. On the contrary, Bai Suzhen pulled Little Qing back.
"Little Qing, don't be rude."
"Ahahaha …"
Xu Xian had nothing to say in response to Fangzheng's words. After all, he had just seen his wife plead with Fahai in Leifeng Pagoda, but Fahai did not even bat an eye. Now, in front of Fangzheng, this Zen Master Fa Hai was actually so submissive … Xu Xian was already quite dissatisfied with being imprisoned in Jinshan Temple. Now that she saw Fa Hai's performance, she felt even more disdainful.
After speaking to Xu Xian and the others, Fangzheng looked forward again, just in time to see the monks coming out of the Golden Mountain Temple. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a strange smile. Of course, Fangzheng knew what Fahai wanted to do. Bald donkeys were all like this. Perhaps I can't beat you, but I can certainly persuade you. Right now, Fangzheng had insulted the Buddha in front of so many monks in Jinshan Temple. If Fahai did not refute, then Jinshan Temple would be completely finished in the future.
The believers he accepted would also lose their faith.
Therefore, Fahai tried to argue with Fangzheng to achieve his goal, but little did he know … this was also Fangzheng's goal …
"Insulting your Buddha? Haha, has your Buddhism ever done anything good? You're all lazy all day, and you don't do anything productive. You use Buddha to amass wealth. To put it bluntly, you're just a group of blood-sucking worms. It's funny that you actually think you're so self-righteous. Do you really think you're some kind of savior? "
"You … You're a demon talking nonsense!"
"Don't insult our Buddha!"
Hearing Fangzheng's words, the monks of Jinshan Temple suddenly jumped up, while Fa Hai put his palms together.
"Amitabha … Almsgiver, you're wrong. The Buddha established Buddhism, established great mercy, saved the world, saved the people, delivered all living beings from suffering, persuaded the world to do good and get rid of evil, cultivated virtue, and enlightened the people! He said that monks don't do anything productive, but monks also farm and support themselves. Moreover, monks study scriptures, educate the people, and improve customs. Isn't that also productive? "
"Ridiculous."
However, Fangzheng obviously didn't buy it.
"Great mercy? Save the people? Then I'd like to ask you, Abbot. I've just returned from Miaojiang, where evil spirits have been causing trouble. There has been a drought for ten years. Why haven't I seen you subduing the demons, saving the people, and delivering all living beings from suffering? Are you a coward because you know you can't beat them? Or are you pretending to be blind and not seeing anything? Besides, you said that monks farm and support themselves. Then I'd like to ask, where does your temple's farmland come from? Have you ever paid taxes? Have you ever handed in food? "
"This …"
Hearing Fangzheng's question, Fa Hai's face couldn't help but turn black. He didn't expect that Fangzheng actually didn't play around with him with fictitious things like "justice" and "truth". Instead, he directly asked the truth …
"Amitabha … Our temple has several acres of fertile farmland, all of which were gifted by Almsgiver. The government has decreed that grain taxes are exempt …"
As for the question about Miaojiang, Fa Hai could only avoid answering.
However, Fangzheng stared at Fa Hai.
"Oh, then I'd like to ask, why did those Almsgivers gift the fertile farmland to your temple?"
"Because their hearts are devoted to Buddha, to show their sincerity."
"Oh, and then? What's the benefit of them believing in Buddha? "
"Their six senses are pure, and they do more good deeds. In the future, they can reach Nirvana early." “
"That's strange."
Fangzheng crossed his arms and sneered.
"According to what you said, only those who believe in Buddha can go to Nirvana? Those who don't believe in Buddha have to go to Hell? Buddhism has only been introduced to China for a few hundred years. Before that, our ancestors didn't even know what Buddha was. Even if they didn't know Buddha, they didn't respect Buddha, and they didn't worship Buddha? According to your logic, could it be that all the ancestors in China have gone to Hell? "
"Amitabha!"
Hearing this, Fa Hai's heart suddenly trembled, and he hurriedly interrupted Fangzheng's words. These words could not be said carelessly. If it was said out, it would really be a mess!
"No, no, what this Almsgiver said is not correct. Those who do evil go to Hell to suffer, do good deeds and accumulate virtue to go to Nirvana. This is the principle of heaven and earth. Whether or not they know Buddha, respect Buddha, or worship Buddha, as long as they have good intentions, they can go to Nirvana, enter the Six Paths of Reincarnation, and enjoy the blessings of the next life."
"If that's the case, then what's the use of your Buddhism?"
However, in the face of Fa Hai's answer, Fangzheng pressed forward step by step.
"According to what you said, whether or not they believe in Buddha, as long as they do good deeds and accumulate virtue, they can all go to Nirvana. Then why should they donate money, food, and clothes to you? Let's not talk about those businessmen who have nothing better to do. Why should those common people take out the little money and food left from their pockets to give to you? "
"This is all the Almsgiver's kindness …"
"Kindness also depends on the person."
Fangzheng directly interrupted Fa Hai's answer.
"They wear coarse clothes with patches, and they don't have much money at home. They send it all to you, and you accept it happily? Don't you feel ashamed at all? Didn't you just say that Buddha is merciful? Is this the only merciful Dharma you have? Oh, I won't ask you for money, but since you took the initiative to send it to me, I reluctantly accept it. I don't care what their family conditions are. "
"… … …"
Hearing this, Fa Hai did not speak, but many of the Jinshan Temple monks behind him showed an awkward expression. Obviously, this kind of thing was not rare for them.
But in the past, these monks had not thought about it in this direction. In their opinion, these people's family conditions were so poor, but they still insisted on coming to worship Buddha and give away money. This was the true sincerity towards Buddha. But now, listening to Fangzheng's accusation … Why did they feel like they were a little inconsiderate?
"Amitabha!!"
Seeing that the monks around him were all shaken, Fahai's expression also turned cold, becoming solemn. He originally thought that a great demon like Fangzheng, who was naturally used to bullying people with strength, would not be proficient in these scriptures and Dharma. But he did not expect that the other party was not only strong, but the angle of the debate was also very tricky. He had no way to continue this conversation!
Of course, Fa Hai did not know that in Fangzheng's era, there was a magical existence on the Internet called trolls. Even if you put solid evidence in front of them, they could still make you doubt life. Not to mention, this kind of illusory Buddhist fallacy was a piece of cake for Fangzheng.
When he was a game designer, he encountered more than a thousand trolls on the Internet. If Fahai wanted to discuss Buddhism with Fangzheng, then Fangzheng would definitely admit defeat. And once Fangzheng turned on his trolling mode, even if Buddha himself came, he would have to kneel and listen to him!
"Buddha guides people to do good, and educates all living beings …"
"Don't talk to me about putting down the butcher's knife and becoming a Buddha. It disgusts me."
Fangzheng once again interrupted Fa Hai's words.
"That's what I hate the most. Putting down the butcher's knife and becoming a Buddha? That is to say, if a mountain bandit killed countless people in the first half of his life, suddenly woke up in the second half of his life, and then became a monk, would you be willing to accept it? "
"Of course."
Hearing this, Fa Hai suddenly smiled. This was what he was good at!
"The Dharma is boundless. Put down the butcher's knife and you can become a Buddha immediately. Buddha is compassionate. No matter what sins you have committed, as long as you are willing to accept the teachings of Buddha, you can become good …"
"Well said …"
Fangzheng stretched out his hand and clapped. Seeing this scene, Fahai also had a smile on his face. But the next moment, Fangzheng's next sentence made his smile freeze.
"Then, what about those victims?"
"… What?"
"I mean, those victims."
Fangzheng shrugged.
"Didn't I just say that mountain bandits killed countless people? In your eyes, you can put down the butcher's knife and become a Buddha immediately. Then what about those people who were killed by them? What about their loved ones? Those people lost their husbands, children, or fathers. But as for the murderer who killed them, you can actually forgive all the mistakes he has committed as long as you believe in Buddha? If his mistakes are forgiven, then will you make up for the harm he has caused to those families? Will you take care of those families? Will you give them compensation? Huh? Or will you take care of those orphans and widows? "
"…"
Hearing this, not only was Fahai stunned for a moment, but the others also fell into deep thought. At this time, Fangzheng also turned his head and looked at Xu Xian.
"Xu Xian, let's take you for example. Let's say your loved ones encountered bandits when they went out and were killed. Then the bandit went to a temple and became a monk. When you found him, he said that he would do good wholeheartedly and become a Buddha forever. The rest of his life was to pray for the people he killed. Would you forgive him? "
"This … this …"
In the face of Fangzheng's question, Xu Xian did not know how to answer for a while. To be honest, if it was before, then he might agree with Fahai's statement. But now, after listening to Fangzheng's words, Xu Xian obviously did not want to say anything more.
"I … don't know how to answer, but … the ancestors once said, if you repay evil with good, how do you repay good …"
At this point, Xu Xian didn't continue, but his meaning was clear.
At this moment, Fahai was already so anxious that he could not speak. When he heard Xu Xian's answer, his vision turned black, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Abbot!!"
Upon seeing Fahai's swaying body, a few monks immediately went forward to support him. As for Fangzheng, he chuckled.
"Debating is supposed to be a pastime. Today, Zen Master Fahai was actually able to argue until he vomited dozens of taels of blood. It can be said to be unprecedented. I really admire you …"
As he spoke, Fangzheng stretched out his hand and took out a small fan smaller than his palm. He fanned himself, then looked at Xu Xian and the others.
"Well, the show is over. It's time for us to go."
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