Zhenguan Chang'an Xiaofangzheng

Chapter 117
The weather was already very hot, and the wormwood had to be burned beside it, and the incense burner was still rising in front of it. Even a monk with strong patience could not help but be unable to bear it.

"Shariputra is the empty phase of all dharmas. It is neither born nor destroyed, neither dirty nor clean, neither increasing nor decreasing."

Some monks have already recited the "Maha Prajna Paramita Heart Sutra".

People with a bit of historical knowledge may wonder, did the translation of the "Prajna Paramita Heart Sutra" come out before the monk Xuanzang came back?

There are seven translations of this Buddhist scriptures. Apart from Xuanzang, the most famous one is also the version translated by Kumarajiva in the Later Qin Dynasty, which is the one I read now.

The altar is usually on a higher terrain, and after being leveled, there are not even shade trees.

Even if a monk becomes a monk, he is still in the category of normal people, and he has not even attained the fruition of stream-entry. How can he transcend the suffering of this world?
Sitting on futons, knocking on wooden fish, and chanting Buddha's name again and again, my patience was almost exhausted.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Duvina earnestly eulogized the "Buddha Says Sea Dragon King Sutra" translated by the Law Guard of the Yuezhi Kingdom in the Western Jin Dynasty.

"The Dragon King was delighted to hear this and asked: What does it mean that a Bodhisattva eliminates all evil destinies, what does it mean that a Bodhisattva transcends all difficulties, what does it mean that a Bodhisattva is born in heaven and earth..."

After the four volumes of scriptures, Duvina's mouth was parched, but the bright sun was still burning fiercely.

There was no wind, the air was hot, and the sky was hopelessly blue without even a single cloud.

"Because of the strength of all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, order all dragons to pour down heavy rain in Jambudvipa to eliminate the obstacles of the five kinds of rain."

In the Sui Dynasty, when the Sanzang Master of Tianzhu Sanzang translated the "Buddha Says Generosity and Waiting for the Great Cloud to Ask for Rain" to sing, the effect is still disappointing.

Fortunately, the people of Buddhism, it is difficult to say anything else, usually have good patience, and they have worked in vain for ten consecutive days, and they have not complained.

Duvina asked the other monks to go back to the temple, and he was standing next to the altar, watching Chen Junian, the supervisor of Xuandu Guanzhai, ascend the altar with a calm face.

Yellow brown, lotus crown, yellow skirt, mahogany swords and talismans are displayed on the bill, and Chen Junian's appearance still has a bit of elegant fairy air.

Setting up a funeral ceremony, because of the existence of an altar, was naturally avoided.

After the handymen cleaned up the altar, Chen Junian began to sacrifice the talisman of playing the dragon god, which was written on the ivy paper with a vermilion pen, so it was also called Qingci.

Yes, it is the Qing Ci that Yan Song of the Ming Dynasty was good at writing.

"Daoyan: Tell all living beings, when I say "The Wonderful Sutra of the Dragon Kings of the Heavens", I will burn incense and recite it for three days and three nights, and summon the heavenly dragons. Whenever there is drought, it will rain. Even if there is thunder and lightning, there will be no damage in the end."

Chen Junian chanted "Taishang Dongyuan Says Inviting the Rain Dragon King Sutra", various handprints changed, although the sky did not change, it seemed to be a little colder.

The scriptures said that for three days and three nights, there would naturally be Taoist priests from Xuandu Temple taking turns to give speeches on "Taishang Dongyuan Said the Sutra of Inviting the Rain Dragon King".

It's the third day!

Duvina of Daxingshan Temple changed into a sangha hat and quietly watched Chen Jinnian take the stage.

Chen Junian glanced behind unobservably. Fan Zheng, the supervisory censor, was chatting and laughing happily with the doctor of the ancestral hall, Wo Yan, as if he was not worried about the failure of praying for rain at all.

After chanting the "Taishang Dongyuan's Sutra of Inviting the Rain Dragon King", Chen Junian raised the mahogany sword and stepped on the sky. The combination of swordsmanship, handprints and footwork inexplicably elevated the style.

"Master, the wind is blowing!"

A new Taoist disciple with Pingguan and Huangpei jumped up happily.

Yes, the wind is blowing, and the wind is not so strong that it can only make the leaves sway slightly.

Duvina's eyelids twitched wildly, and his heart was full of unwillingness.

Why did I try my best to pray for rain, but there was no response?

It's been three days. If you have the audacity to say that it was the credit of Daxingshan Temple before, you can't justify it.

Wo Yu was overjoyed.

If it doesn't rain for a long time, he also feels very uncomfortable, not only physically, but also functionally.

If you hope that the sacrifices will not bring rain, you must continue to sacrifice to the shrine and pray to the ancestral temple, and pray once every seven days.

Yu is a special sacrifice for praying for rain. Its origin can be traced back to the Shang Dynasty. In addition to regular Yu at a fixed time, there are also Yu due to drought.

The yu sacrifice is performed by the emperor and the princes. The princes are called yu, and the emperor is called a big yu.

If this set of tosses down, Wo Yan himself will be exhausted to death, and Yongzhou will also suffer this year.

Seeing Fan Zheng's indifferent appearance, Wo Yan asked curiously, "Why aren't you excited at all?"

Fan Zheng chuckled: "Because, it's May now!"

Wo Chan didn't understand what Fan Zheng said, so let's just be happy and respectful!

The wind blew up, bringing with it a hint of coolness. From the direction of the Wei River in the north, three clouds as black as ink floated. They seemed extraordinarily heavy, and the wind could barely move them.

The Taoist priests are trying to control their emotions and cooperate with Chen Junian to chant scriptures.

Yuanwailang, chief official, Lingshi, Shulingshi, and Zhanggu of the ancestral temple department all beamed with joy.

The arrival of the rain should be a certainty, and the prison ceremony must also be offered at that time. After that, the three sacrifices will not be scored, and they will be taken home to coax the mother-in-law and the baby?
The wind picked up suddenly, the branches and leaves swayed desperately, and the sound of rushing made people feel light.

The rain finally fell, from a stingy drop or two to as dense as a drum.

The loess under the feet is eagerly absorbing the rainwater. The ground, which could have raised a layer of dust when one stepped on it, has become wet and muddy. If anyone wants to take a step, the soles of his shoes must be thick with mud.

The tree that used to have thick dust on its leaves has become refreshed, and the green leaves are full of vitality.

Duvina sighed, turned and left.

If you lose, you can't stand up.

It's not that the skills are inferior to others, but also the time, potential, and fate!
……

There are many factors involved in this prayer for rain. In professional terms, it can be argued endlessly, even calling a deer a horse.

However, Daxingshan Temple has kept silent.

No matter how eloquent it is, the facts are right in front of our eyes, and there is also the certification of the Ministry of Rites of Shangshu Province.

The reason why the dispute between Buddhism and Taoism has existed for a long time is that apart from differences in beliefs and purposes, incense is an unavoidable topic.

Whichever company has the upper hand for a certain period of time, there must be a large number of believers who will switch to vote.

Don't laugh, the people of Tang Dynasty have devout believers, but most believers are utilitarian. They worship gods and Buddhas just to pray for safety, promotion and wealth. What they believe in is their ancestors.

The lost half-believers of Daxingshan Temple turned around and joined the Xuandu Temple across the street. This was the most annoying thing.

It is estimated that Yu Wenkai was ordered by Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty to design this situation where the temples are facing each other, in order to let the two sides restrain each other.

The temple master, His Majesty, and Duvina were relatively silent.

The ins and outs of the matter are already very clear. The censor in Dunhuafang suggested Buddhism and Taoism to fight for merit, and the prince was surrounded by a Taoist priest Qin Ying, so he hoped that at least ten days would return to Buddhism.

Mana is a mysterious thing, and it's hard to say, but Chen Junnian should have taken advantage of the latter.

Thinking about it with hindsight, praying for rain is also coming from behind!

It's just that no one thought that it all started with the expulsion of incense vendors in Dunhuafang.

　Come, come, drink this bowl of Yuanxiao wine, and stride forward!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)