Journey to the West: I, the Dragon Prince of the East China Sea, worship Bodhi

Chapter 130 Nezha's Dao Heart

Ao Qing's Taoism "Bodhicitta" is essentially a kind of mana that traces back to the "law of heaven" and "nature".

Bodhicitta bears Ao Qing's original intention - to inspire the dragon race, protect oneself, and support oneself.

At the same time, it also helps Ao Qing to pursue the road and realize the root of love.

These are the two realms of the "Tao" mentioned by the Patriarch.

Perhaps, it can also be said to be the Tao in the "broad sense" and the Tao in the "narrow sense".

Although Ao Qing already knew about these things before.But now the patriarch has integrated it and made it clearer.

Later, Ao Qing suddenly realized that her Dao heart could not be completely a "Bodhi child".

The "peaceful heart" in the primordial spirit green lotus is also the "tao heart" that can help Ao Qing trace back to nature and explore the principles of heaven.

It's just that it's different from Bodhi.If Bodhi is to help Ao Qing to "strive for", "obtain", and find opportunities.

So the quiet mind is more to help Ao Qing to calm the mind, get rid of desires, and keep the original mind.

In this way, the "green lotus" in the Water Curtain Cave is really a rare fetish in the Three Realms, and to some extent it is not even under the Bodhi tree of the Patriarch!
Thinking of this, Ao Qing couldn't help but have a doubt.Who left Qinglian behind?What does the scene in the green lotus mean?
But in a flash, he wasn't obsessed with this matter either.Anyway, let nature take its course, what should happen will always happen; what should be known will always be known.

On the contrary, it was Nezha. After the patriarch finished the "Tao", Nezha's eyes were blank, as if he had some doubts about life and didn't know where he was.

Seeing Nezha like this, Ao Qing suddenly realized...Nezha might not benefit much.

Sure enough, after the patriarch finished speaking, he asked Nezha, "What did you understand from what I said?"

Nezha paused, embarrassed: "I... Patriarch explained it very clearly, and I understand the meaning. However, I am still very puzzled, what is my 'initial heart'?"

Hearing what Nezha said, Ao Qing suddenly realized.

Yes.

What the Patriarch said, although very subtle, can be said to be as simple as it is simple, and the explanation is extremely clear.

Don't say that Nezha himself is talented and intelligent, even if he said this to a person with mediocre talent, he probably can understand it.

but. The "Tao" is indeed here, but everyone's "Tao Heart" is different.

Nezha knows the essence of "seeking the Tao", but he himself does not know where his "Tao Heart" is.

This doesn't conflict at all.

But looking at the expression of the patriarch, it seems that he also expected Nezha to be like this.

The patriarch said: "Everyone's Taoism is different, and the form of expression is also different. But, for you, I can remind you a little bit. You can think about it, if you face a catastrophe, When you have to struggle to survive, what will give you a reason to continue to survive? This reason is your 'Dao Heart'."

Nezha was taken aback.

Even Ao Qing was a little surprised that the patriarch would say that.

But thinking about it carefully, it seems that it is not unreasonable to say so.

For ordinary people, or just instinct, it is a will to survive from instinct.

But for immortals, this reason is somewhat weak.

Especially when facing the "longevity robbery".

Everything in the world will eventually be destroyed one day.When everything is destroyed and only one's own will still exists, the reason why that will can continue to exist is by no means just "instinct".

Nezha thought deeply.

In his mind, he couldn't help but go back to the day he was just born 5 years ago.

Meeting with my brother, getting to know each other, getting to know each other.And then to support his belief in maintaining his original heart for 5 years.

Could it be that……

"Patriarch means... I understand, I know what my Dao heart is!" Nezha suddenly realized.

Yes, Nezha's Taoist heart, or "primary heart", may be regarded as a kind of "friendship" and dependence on Ao Qing.

Although this may seem a little flippant.However, it is not absurd.

Just like Ziqi Boya.When the two are together, they can intersect through music and trace the path of sound.Isn't this a kind of pursuit of "Tao"?

But when Zhong Ziqi died of illness, Boya resolutely broke the strings and never played again.

This is tantamount to a "absolute way" behavior.

From this point of view, the Way of Sound is equivalent to the "way of nature" in a broad sense.The friendship with Zhong Ziqi is Boya's "initial heart" and the heart of seeking Tao.

So, it's the same for Nezha!

Tracing back to the Dao, seeking the root, becoming stronger, or changing the world, changing the will of God, etc., are all "Daos" in a broad sense.

And the friendship with Ao Qing, and the trust of Ao Qing.It is his "Tao Heart" in the narrow sense!
Of course, if Dao Xin is this, then Nezha also has weaknesses.

For example, if Ao Qing is unfeeling and unyielding to him, or if Ao Qing dies, etc., it is very likely that he will sever his Dao heart, or even fall into the magic way and disappear in the world of mortals.

Catastrophes like this are also called "mortal catastrophes".For Nezha, the future "mortal calamity" is tantamount to the most powerful calamity.It is even more terrifying than the three disasters and the five declines of heaven and man.

But once the Dao Xin is born, it is very difficult to change it.

Besides, Nezha didn't think it was anything.He believed in Ao Qing, and even more in Ao Qing.

Nezha immediately said: "Thank you for your guidance, Master Patriarch. Nezha feels that he has benefited a lot."

The patriarch said: "You don't need to thank me, I just revealed to you what you already have. However, although you understand your original heart today, you still don't have the way to understand the mystery. You can stay in the Three Star Cave, and I will I will inspire you with the bodhi realm."

Nezha looked at Ao Qing, Ao Qing nodded, and said: "This is a great opportunity, brother, don't hesitate."

"Okay! Then... trouble the Patriarch!"

Nezha immediately agreed.

And Ao Qing was also happy for him.

Because it won't be long... Nezha will enter a new realm, and by then, his magic power will greatly increase!

Yes, the bodhi state mentioned by the patriarch is exactly the "bodhi tree".Now that Nezha has understood the mind of Dao, the chance he got in the bodhi tree is equivalent to the chance similar to Ao Qing's "Bodhi child".

Of course, Nezha's own Dao Xin will not be manifested in the same bodhi seed as Ao Qing, but it is definitely powerful.

After Nezha completes his cultivation, even if he may not be comparable to Ao Qing, who has both "bodhizi" and "peaceful heart", he will definitely surpass himself now!

Patriarch waved his hand, and Nezha disappeared in a flash.

Obviously, he was sent to the "Bodhi Realm" by the patriarch.

After all this is done, the Nezha matter is over.

The next thing is to wait for Nezha to realize something from the Bodhi realm and come out.

Of course, the patriarch didn't pay much attention to these.After all, for him, this is just a little bit of effort.

The patriarch looked at Ao Qing again and suddenly said: "Xinxuan, this time you come back, as a teacher, I have something to tell you."

Ao Qing was taken aback when the patriarch spoke like this.

It was the first time he heard that the Patriarch had something to tell him.

After all, a person with great supernatural powers like the Patriarch should not need Ao Qing's help in anything.

Immediately said: "Master, please tell me."

Patriarch nodded and said: "This matter is related to your future junior brother..."

"The future junior?"

Ao Qing was stunned for a moment, but immediately came to her senses.

Could it be that Patriarch Bodhi was talking about...monkeys! ?

(End of this chapter)