Road idiot tour guide

Chapter 503
He Huan turned to look at her, smiled and clasped her hand.

They let go of their hands in the crowd, but they unexpectedly held hands under the watchful eyes of the Buddha and Bodhisattva.

Coming out of the main hall, the two of them turned their heads unconsciously, and suddenly saw a pair of door couplets—take a step back and think, how many times can they come back?

Long Teng stopped for a while, and He Huan held her shoulders, "We have to come back at least twice."

Long Teng nodded, looked back again, and the two left Zhusheng Temple.

"Do you want to find a temple to eat vegetarian food or go to Xianghui Street? The temple is estimated to be quite crowded at the moment. Xianghui Street has vegetarian and meat dishes."

"I don't want to eat." Long Teng said, "If you are hungry, go and eat."

"I'm not hungry either. It's okay to buy some snacks when you get hungry later. Then let's walk around the monasteries while there are few people at noon."

"Ah."

The two walked along the road again.The female bodyguard waited for them for a long time, looking at their backs, almost crying, don't these two people eat?I dare not run to eat, for fear of losing my foot.

Walking forward for a while, I passed a hollow tree by the side of the road. Inside the tree, a monk was meditating with his eyes closed. The two walked quietly.Practicing in this simple and crowded place requires a little concentration, and it is easy to be regarded as a tourist attraction.

He Huan told the story of the hollow tree and arrived at the Muni Temple.

"In the past, there were no cars, and those who worshiped the mountain and worshiped the Buddha climbed here and were thirsty. When the monks of Muni'an saw these tired passers-by, they felt compassionate and gave them tea here to let them rest. So the passers-by They call it the tea room. It’s more simple.”

It was almost noon, and it was estimated that the monks had gone to eat, so the two looked around the courtyard and in front of the hall, and they were not going to go in.

A monk came out, "Amitabha! Do you want to drink tea, the two benefactors?"

In fact, He Huan wanted to ask him if he could eat vegetarian food?Great noon!There are not many of them, just right.But it is estimated that there are not many people, so there is no vegetarian meal for outsiders.What's more, there are restaurants around here, so I'm really embarrassed to ask.

But since I asked them if they drink tea?They all came, but they were disrespectful.

He Huan nodded, "Thank you, Master."

The monk walked down the steps and asked the two to sit down on the tea table in the courtyard.This is probably the only monastery that has a tea table in front of the main hall.

The monk made a pot of nectar tea for them.Although I didn't eat, I drank the nectar tea, and the fatigue from climbing all the way was relieved, and I felt comfortable all over.

Sweetly, Miss Long started the cow drink again.

He Huan took a sip and couldn't help but tell all the eighteen herbs in the nectar tea.

The monk stared wide-eyed, as if meeting a god, "Our nectar tea is made from local materials, and each season is different. How do you know such details?"

He Huan smiled, "I guess."

Not knowing how to explain, he pulled Long Teng up, "Let's go to worship Buddha."

Leave the fairy on the tea stool.

The monk took a sip of tea, shook his head, puzzled, suddenly turned his head, and quickly got up to follow, "Ah! You are Xiao Bailong? A tea god, right? No wonder! But can you also drink Chinese herbal medicine? "

Long Teng looked at him, he was really a god!Now!

He Huan nodded with a smile.Monk, why can't you accept it mysteriously?Happily took the tea god to worship Buddha.

After drinking other people's tea, I rejoiced as usual.

When he came out, the monk was reluctant to give up, "Little Bailong, come down the mountain to drink tea."

"Okay!" He Huan really wanted to ask if this tea fanatic could eat vegetarian food?But I'm really embarrassed to ask.

I had no choice but to pick up the fairy and walk out.

"You really are! There are people everywhere who leave you to eat and drink tea!"

He Huan said aggrievedly: "Actually, I thought he would let me eat fast, but he invited me to drink tea. After all, there is a lack of mutual understanding."

Long Teng was speechless, "We'll go eat when you're hungry."

"No, anyway, there are food sellers around here, and there are too many people now, let's go around."

"Yeah." Long Teng looked back again, "Why are there monks in the nunnery?"

"A nunnery is not necessarily a nunnery. The temple is dedicated to the ancestors. In the past, the big families had family temples, and then there were the main temples in the local area. Later, it was combined with Taoism, such as the earth temple and the God of wealth temple. It is the worship of ancestors and Taoism. a place.

Temples were originally government names, such as Taichang Temple and Honglu Temple.Honglu Temple is the etiquette department in charge of the reception of foreign guests, national sacrifices, and ceremonies.

When Buddhism was introduced to my country, monks stayed at Honglu Temple and taught scriptures.Gradually, the place where monks live and practice is called a temple.

But if you look at the Zhonghe Temple in Cangshan, it is also a Taoist one.Although it also enshrines Avalokitesvara and Maitreya, it enshrines the Jade Emperor in the middle.

The nunnery, the study of our ancient literati, is called the nunnery.There is a word called knot grass for nunnery.It is a small hut for studying in seclusion, not open to the outside world.

Later, it developed into a nunnery where some nuns lived, and then there were Buddha statues and Buddhist activities, and people also went to the nunnery to worship Buddha.But in our country, it is not so clear.

It turns out that there are 36 temples and 72 nunneries here. In terms of scale, it does not mean that there are 72 nunneries.No matter where, generally speaking, there are mostly monks.

So there are monks in the nunnery and nuns in the monastery.The first temple we worshiped, Jiulian Temple, isn’t it a bhikkhuni? "

Long Teng nodded, he didn't find it strange before.

"Many people distinguish between temples and nuns, or even monks and nuns, based on whether there is a Daxiong hall. Many large nunneries also have a Daxiong hall, and monasteries where nuns live also have a Daxiong hall, such as Jiulian Temple.

Because Buddhism teaches that all living beings are equal.Bhikkhunis all call each other senior brothers, and Buddhists, men, women, young and old, all call each other senior brothers.Senior sisters, senior sisters and junior brothers are all from martial arts novels.

As for us, when we meet monks, regardless of gender, we can call them masters.Both men and women have their heads shaved, wear the same monk robes, and are also called senior brothers, so there is no gender distinction. "

"In addition to the common temples and nunneries, there are also pavilions, halls, and residences. There are also hollow trees, woods, caves, and tree holes we just passed. Anyway, a wooden fish can meditate and chant scriptures. So there is no limit to what it is called. "

Long Teng nodded, "I know everything except the way."

He Huan looked at her, speechless, is this a compliment?Or praise him?

Looking at his expression, Long Teng suddenly smiled brightly like the sun.

He Huan was also very happy. She had been worried that she came to pray with a heavy heart.But since she borrowed the golden key, Miss Long has been quite relaxed.

"So temples and temples are actually a manifestation of the integration and localization of Buddhism and Chinese culture after it was introduced to my country."

The two of them were walking along the path in the dense forest, and suddenly they saw two magnolias, one with white flowers and the other with purple flowers, very clean and beautiful under the bright sun at noon.

I walked over involuntarily, only to find that it was a temple under construction.There is no wall yet, the main hall has just been built, the yard is full of wood and stone bricks, there are many flowers and plants hanging in front of the hall, and there are also various flowers and succulents on the steps.

A stream gurgled by.

I didn't expect to come to such a quiet and beautiful place.

Walking inside, there are no Buddha statues.It hadn't been built yet, and there was probably no one there, so the two walked around the yard. There was a vegetable garden behind, and the environment was really quiet.

Passing by a small house next to the vegetable garden, the two were taken aback for a moment. Several nuns inside were eating, and they also raised their heads to look at them.

"Sorry to bother you, come in and have a look, I thought there was no one there." He Huan said hastily.

A middle-aged nun got up quickly, "Amitabha. It's not finished yet, and there are only a few of us."

He Huan nodded, "Although it's not finished yet, it's beautiful. We saw a lot of flowers."

"Yes, there are more temples offering incense. We will offer flowers and open a small vegetable garden to support ourselves."

"It's really good." He Huan wanted to go out, and didn't want to disturb other people's dinner.

Glancing at Miss Long, she didn't expect Miss Long to look at the dishes on their table.He Huan covered his face, who said not to eat it just now?
Several nuns also noticed Miss Long's gaze, and they all stood up, "The two benefactors haven't had lunch yet, right? Let's have lunch with us. We just ate. There are not many people, and we all cook our own dishes. There are few dishes."

"Okay." Long Teng said.

He Huan was speechless, did the situation of this social fear girl suddenly open?People are very polite, so you can come directly to say hello!

"Are cats vegetarian?" Bhikkhuni asked with a smile.

"It doesn't eat, it only eats two meals in the morning and evening, don't worry about it." He Huan put down the fairy, "Go to the yard to bask in the sun, don't run far away."

The fairy swayed her snow-white tail and walked out gracefully like a queen.

The bhikkhuni led them to wash their hands, took them to sit down next to them, and scooped out rice for them.

Zhai halls in monasteries generally have a meal-sharing system, and they prepare their own vegetables and meals.But last time in Zhonghe Temple, Master Wuti also ate with them.

They cook by themselves, and they don't make a few big pots like other big monasteries, just a few bowls of vegetarian dishes.

The two picked up chopsticks.

"Well, it's delicious."

The monastery has not been built yet, so of course there is no need to say anything. A few aunts and bhikkhunis looked at them with smiles like children. They didn't plan their meals at first, and they came here temporarily for fear that they would not be full. , do not move the chopsticks.

He Huan felt embarrassed, "You guys eat too!"

Miss Long is not polite.He Huan convinced her, it seems that Miss Long's society is divided into time, place and people.

After eating and drinking another bowl of soup, Long Teng took the initiative to ask, "Where are the masters from?"

"We met in temples all over the country on the way to worship the Buddha and made an appointment to come to Jizu Mountain. We have been here a few years ago, and when we found this abandoned temple, we applied for reconstruction."

"Rebuild it yourself?"

"Go around for alms."

"Is there enough money now?"

He Huan glanced at Miss Long, she had found a place to throw money!No wonder it feels like you are at home once you arrive here.

Several nuns shook their heads, and the older one smiled and said, "Take your time. Now the main hall has been built, the yard has been finished, and flowers have been planted. The workers have gone back during the Chinese New Year. When the workers come to build, we will go for alms again."

He Huan understood what Miss Long meant, so he chatted with them and asked them where to worship the Buddha?

He Huan knew exactly which Buddha and Bodhisattva's ashram the place they worshiped, what great virtuous monks there were, and what writings they wrote.

As the conversation deepened, several bhikkhunis also showed joy, and they all knew that this benefactor was not easy.He Huan was also relieved, and even their sects were clarified after some conversation.

Glancing at Miss Long, Miss Long then asked, "Can you enshrine the tablets of rebirth?"

"The tablet of rebirth?"

"I want to make an offering for my mother."

Several nuns looked at her with compassion in their eyes. They were all born in the mother's generation, and they became monks for some reason.After a while, the elder nun nodded.

"When the Buddha statues arrive and the sutra halls are built, they can be worshipped."

"How much are you short of the budget? I donate."

Several nuns looked at each other, and even monks couldn't help standing up excitedly.

Long Teng also stood up, and He Huan also stood up.

Several nuns clasped their hands together, "Amitabha Buddha! The merits of the donor are immeasurable!"

One bhikkhuni was left to clean up the dishes, and the other bhikkhunis took them to the main hall.

Taking out the budget statement, it seems that they are seriously preparing for the construction of this temple. They have also prepared for several years, and the income and expenditure of various funds are very clear.

After reading the budget, Long Teng nodded.

The bhikkhunis also offered to provide their registration information with the Religious Affairs Bureau and the application form for rebuilding the temple by the Jizu Mountain Administration.The name of the temple is Bangxiju, He Huan nodded, "The name is quite straightforward."

The bhikkhuni nodded with a smile, "It was also a predestined relationship when I came here and vowed to rebuild. It is also a predestined relationship to meet the two benefactors."

I have just talked with them and learned that they are true practitioners who observe the precepts and talk about cause and effect.Now that I have read these documents, I have added another layer of protection.

Several nuns looked at this young and preoccupied benefactor.

He Huan nodded, and Long Teng asked for an account transfer.

Several nuns clasped their hands again, "Amitabha Buddha! Thank you two benefactors!"

Issued her a receipt.

Long Teng left behind his mother's name, birthday, and death date.

After finishing writing, the elder bhikkhuni looked up at Long Teng, "Is the donor doing something for mother?"

"No need." Long Teng said, "It's good that there are scriptures to pray for my mother to read."

"Ok."

"After it is built, the memorial tablet should face the garden, so that my mother can see the flowers in the garden."

"Okay. We will prepare flowers for offering, and there will be flowers all year round."

Long Teng, who had been restrained for a long time, gradually burst into tears, and the nuns did not speak.

Long Teng covered his eyes with his hands, and after a while, let go, "Okay, let me know when it's completed. We'll leave first."

"Amitabha! Thank you benefactors! When the temple is fully completed, please come to the two benefactors."

"I'll come next year."

"The benefactor will contact me when he comes, and we will clean the quiet room and wait."

Several people sent it out respectfully.

He Huan called out the fairy basking in the sun under the magnolia tree, and hugged her.This place is really beautiful and quiet.Looking at Miss Long, this can be regarded as the completion of a major event, the fulfillment of a wish!
"You donate money to build a temple, which is almost equivalent to a family temple. Don't worry, they are orthodox Buddhist disciples who pay attention to cause and effect. They will treat your mother like a Bodhisattva, and they will definitely chant scriptures and pray for blessings."

Long Teng glanced at him, "In front of my mother's grave, there are always some hypocritical people who make people angry. Every time I go, I throw away their flowers. Mom likes flowers very much, but because of my allergies, there are never any flowers at home."

Long Teng's eyes were red, and He Huan held her hand.

"If she's still here..."

He Huan stopped and gently held her head, Long Teng leaned on his chest, calmed down for a while, then raised his head, "If she knew earlier that I am not allergic to big and beautiful flowers, she would be able to grow flowers with confidence Appreciate the flowers."

Long Teng turned his head to look at a tree of white magnolias and a tree of purple magnolias, under the blue sky like clouds and rosy clouds, he stood there for a long time, his eyes filled with crystals.

He Huan's heart was broken, and she held her hand, "Mom will like it. When this place is built, you can come and live here for a few days if you have time, and enjoy the flowers with your mother."

"Ah."

(End of this chapter)