novelapdf Chapter 754: Burn This Sutra
Chapter 754: Burn This Sutra
Chapter 754: Burn This Sutra
When the kind-looking old man, Master Shangyi, became serious, Zhang Chengzu felt uneasy. His eyes wandered around involuntarily, and he said vaguely, "It was indeed a coincidence."
Master Shangyi's gaze was motionless, which made Zhang Chengzu's heart beat fast. He could hardly bear it and told him everything.
Several young men who were traveling with him immediately stepped forward to interrupt.
"It was really a coincidence."
"Master Shangyi, what is the origin of this fox book, and why did your expression suddenly change?"
"Yeah, why did the fox writing suddenly spread out? What did it write?"
Master Shangyi glanced over, but the effect of staring at one person was completely different from staring at a group of people. Zhang Chengzu took the opportunity to take a breath, apparently escaping from the old monk's intimidation.
Master Shangyi looked somewhat helpless and could only explain: "This is the method of cultivation of fox spirits. When I translated this book, a fox spirit appeared and called me a thief who stole the Dharma."
And a few young people only cared about part of it.
"The cultivation method of fox immortals?"
"Master, can I take a look?"
Master Shangyi stood up, looked directly at these ignorant young men, and said, "My dear believers, the fox fairy showed this sutra to warn me that this book is not from a legitimate source. Please forgive me for not obeying your orders."
He picked up the translated fox book, handed it to the monk who was beside him, and said, "Burn this scripture and do not pass it on to others."
The monk took the paper and went to the side room.
Master Shangyi's meditation hall was filled with Buddhist scriptures, and the most important thing to do was to guard against open flames, so there were no candles in the meditation hall.
The monk took the fox book and left. How could these young men just sit there and watch? They quickly stepped forward to stop him.
Some even said, "How dare you, a black-hearted monk, covet our scriptures?"
"You translated the fox book and learned the fox fairy's cultivation method and have memorized it, but you don't allow us to read it. What's the reason?"
"This is our fox book!"
The monk was furious when he heard this and said, "How dare you slander Master Shangyi? Master Shangyi is well versed in Buddhism, so why would he need the fox fairy to practice Buddhism? And why would he covet your scriptures?"
"That's hard to say. If you say we don't need it, does that mean we don't need it? This is the scripture we brought with us. Why can't we read the translation?"
Three young men blocked the monk and tried to snatch the scriptures from his hands. Two women were arguing with each other beside Zhang Chengzu.
That monk also practiced cultivation, and if they really came to blows, a few ordinary people would be no match for him. However, using the Dharma to deceive others is not allowed, and putting Master Shangyi in a situation where he is criticized is even more inappropriate.
He just raised his hands and stepped back to prevent them from grabbing the scriptures, and turned to look at Master Shangyi.
Master Shangyi did not expect to make such a joke. He was a famous monk, well-versed in sutras and Vinaya, and respected everywhere. He asked to read the Dharma Mirror Sutra of Jingta Temple, which was also very welcome. However, he was treated so harshly for such a small matter.
The master sighed softly, put his hands together, chanted a Buddhist name, and said, "Stop."
Master Shangyi still looked at Zhang Chengzu, and saw that the cause of the matter was all on him, so he reminded him: "This fox book was not obtained legitimately, I think Young Master Zhang knows this."
"I practice Buddhism and take refuge in the Three Treasures of Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. I have no reason to be disrespectful, nor will I covet the methods of practice of fox spirits."
"The principles of cultivation are always the same. Even if you have learned the cultivation method of the fox fairy, it is also a stolen method. You have been on the wrong path from the beginning. Going further will only lead to bad consequences. Why not stop at the brink and return to the right path?"
Zhang Chengzu regretted it deeply. He had regretted it since they spoke without thinking. He had the ambition to seek the truth since he was young and respected monks and Taoists. On the contrary, these people around him did not have any reverence in their hearts.
Master Shangyi had persuaded him, but before he could open his mouth, the girl beside him had already refuted him with sharp words: "You are a respected master, why do you keep saying things like 'improper' and 'theft'? This book is ours. You translated the sutra, how can you read it yourself and not allow us to read it? How do you know that we will go astray?"
"You're also saying lies that will lead to bad consequences. Aren't you cursing us?"
Master Shangyi did not listen to them, but just looked at Zhang Chengzu and said, "Young Master Zhang, please think carefully about this."
Then he looked at the monks who were accompanying him and said, "Give it to them and ask them to leave."
The monk looked at the young men in front of him, stuffed the translated scriptures into their arms, and pushed them out, saying, "Go! Jingta Temple does not welcome you!"
"We don't want to come yet!"
Several young men walked out, but Zhang Chengzu was the only one who couldn't walk, as if his shoes were filled with lead.
"Mage..."
"Zhang Chengzu, hurry up and leave, why are you nagging him?"
Several young men urged him to leave, and the monks came to chase him away. Zhang Chengzu bowed to Master Shangyi in shame, and rushed out as if he was escaping.
The monks drove them out of the meditation hall and told the monk in charge of reception to drive them all out soon.
The monk who was accompanying him came back to report to Master Shangyi, and then asked, "Master, the fox book is still enshrined in the Sutra Library, so please return it as well."
Master Shangyi shook his head and said, "I only translated one chapter of the fox book about Qi training and half of the chapter about spiritual concentration. Even if they took it away, it would violate the taboos of the fox fairy, but there is still room for maneuver. If the fox book is returned, they will practice by comparing the translated scriptures and read the whole book, and there will be no room for maneuver."
"The master has good intentions. If it were me, he should return the fox book and let them fend for themselves. Let them know the consequences of slandering the master."
"The three poisons are harmful, the six thieves are causing trouble, and it is difficult to surrender. You have seen a lot, so why bother with them?"
“These people are really annoying.”
Shao Huzheng and Miao Huhui both made such comments. They watched what happened and couldn't help but feel disgusted with these ignorant young people.
They had followed these young men, so they followed them.
Miao Huhui asked: "Hu Zheng, is it okay if the Fox Book is leaked?"
"How can a thief who steals the Dharma not be punished? Besides, how can a fox like me practice the Dharma that I do?"
Gong Mengbi blinked, and Shao Huzheng and Miao Huhui started laughing.
The reason why Fox Man wrote the book, in addition to confidentiality considerations, is also to protect those who accidentally obtained the Fox Book.
Humans are different, so foxes are between them; the living and the dead have different paths, so foxes are between them; immortals and demons have different paths, so foxes are between them.
The fox is among the characters, similar to a human but not quite human. It seems to be a method that humans can practice, but it is not really that easy to practice.
Miao Huhui asked again: "Can Hu Zheng enter and leave Jingta Temple at will, and won't he take back the Fox Book?"
Gong Mengbi said, "Don't worry. Master Shangyi knows the seriousness of the matter and will not touch the fox book again. Let's wait and see who else will jump out."