Begin from the original form of torture and become immortal

Chapter 1288: He Transforms into the Great Freedom Demon King Po Xun
"What do good and bad results, blessings and misfortunes have to do with reincarnated people?"

Chang Wei's voice sounded again, with some questioning and some compassion.

"Why should people who have forgotten their past be born to suffer hardships, have their families torn apart, and be born with disabilities, and call it retribution for their past lives?"

Chang Wei's words were full of complaints about the unfairness of fate.

His words were like a surging wave, impacting Ji Dian's inner defenses again and again.

"Do you know how many people in this world have endured the sins of their previous lives in ignorance? They should have been innocent children, but why do they have to struggle in suffering? And some children from powerful families are born with wealth and splendor, but they often don't know how to cherish it and do evil things. Is this the so-called blessing?"

Chang Wei's words are like a sharp sword, pointing directly to the absurdity of reincarnation and cause and effect.

Chang Wei's words were like a demonic sound that pierced Ji Dian's ears, making him feel dizzy. He closed his eyes and tried to calm his inner turmoil.

Those doubts about reincarnation and cause and effect are like a candle in the darkness. Although weak, they are enough to illuminate the chaos and cause the long-held Buddhist concepts to begin to waver.

"I am the Arhat who conquered the dragon. I have gone through countless hardships to achieve the status of Arhat. I should be calm and detached from the world. However, today's debate has caused ripples in my heart, as if I were in a storm and it was difficult for me to control myself."

Ji Dian thought secretly in his heart, he closed his eyes, clasped his hands together, and tried to use the power of Buddhism to calm his inner turmoil.

However, Chang Wei's words were like a spell. Once they entered his ears, they were difficult to dispel. They swirled and echoed in his mind, as if there were invisible threads connecting him to the fears and doubts deep in his heart.

"Karma will only create more evil people, because those innocent people who did nothing wrong in their previous lives have to endure endless suffering in this life. And those who have committed many evil deeds, even if they get retribution in reincarnation, their evil deeds will be passed on in each life, affecting more people."

Chang Wei continued.

His voice became louder and louder, full of passion and power. Every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting Ji Dian's heart, making him unable to ignore or escape.

"Only retribution in this life can serve as a warning to the world. Let everyone understand that good and evil will be rewarded. It's not that there will be no retribution, but the time has not come yet. Only in this way can the world understand the importance of accumulating virtue and doing good deeds, and only in this way can they cherish the present and work hard to practice."

"Only in this way can people always remember the consequences of their actions when faced with temptation and choose the right path."

This is Chang Wei's point of view, but he feels that this is reasonable. Only retribution in this life can make more people realize the importance of accumulating virtue and doing good deeds.

He continued, "Furthermore, after reincarnation, there is no connection between the past and present lives. Since Mengpo soup washes away the past, why should the reincarnated person bear the karma of the past life? This is not fair, but cruel. True fairness should allow everyone to be responsible for their own actions in this life, rather than carrying the shackles of the past life."

Ji Dian didn't know what to say for a moment because what Chang Wei said made so much sense.

An indescribable irritability and uneasiness surged in Ji Dian's heart.

He understood that what Chang Wei said was not groundless, but was based on profound thoughts and insights.

However, as a Buddhist practitioner, his belief in karma and reincarnation is as deep-rooted as a tree and is difficult to shake. "Cause and effect is one of the oldest and most profound laws in the universe. It ensures the continuity of life and the order of the universe."

Ji Dian finally spoke, his voice trembling slightly, and he was obviously trying to maintain his beliefs.

"The six realms of reincarnation are the transformation of life into different forms. It is both a punishment and a salvation. The cause of the previous life will lead to the result of the next life. Everything is predetermined and no one can escape it."

He tried to use his own beliefs to refute Chang Wei's point of view, but found that his words seemed so pale and powerless in the face of Chang Wei's powerful logic and persuasiveness.

Chang Wei heard this and sneered, "But karma, isn't this the teaching of Buddhism? Since you preach karma, why do you postpone retribution until reincarnation? Why can't you let people see the consequences of good and evil in this world?"

He asked back. This sentence was like a sharp dagger, piercing Ji Dian's heart. Ji Dian suddenly felt a sharp pain, as if something was broken in his heart.

He couldn't deny what Chang Wei said.

Karma is indeed one of the core teachings of Buddhism and a principle that practitioners must follow. However, at this moment, under Chang Wei's questioning, he felt that his faith had become so fragile and vulnerable.

He realized that Chang Wei's question touched upon the fundamental differences between Buddhism and other religions and philosophies.

It is true that the theory of cause and effect, reincarnation, and karma plays an important role in Buddhism, but for other belief systems, these concepts may not be applicable or even be regarded as nonsense.

This made Ji Dian start to reflect on what exactly is the universality of Buddhism?
Can it really explain everything in the world and answer everyone’s questions?
Chang Wei's doubts are not groundless, but directly hit the soft spot of the theory of cause and effect and reincarnation.

Indeed, within the framework of reincarnation, individual independence seems to be weakened. Everyone is atonement for their sins or enjoyment of blessings in their previous lives, which is undoubtedly a certain restriction on individual free will.

Ji Dian's face turned pale, and he felt that his heart was experiencing an unprecedented storm.

He tried to grasp a clue to save his faith, but found that everything became so vague and confusing.

At this moment, Chang Wei's words rang out again: "Buddhism emphasizes compassion and saving all living beings. However, if reincarnation and karma are really as fair and selfless as you claim, then why is there so much suffering and injustice in the world? Why do those innocent people have to bear the sins of others? Is this what you call compassion and justice?"

Fine beads of sweat began to appear on Ji Dian's forehead.

He felt that his faith was facing an unprecedented challenge. He tried to refute with words, but Chang Wei's words came like a surging tide, leaving him unable to resist.

"Bo Xun, you are Bo Xun, right?"

Ji Dian finally couldn't help it and blurted out. Poxun, who is regarded as a demon king in Buddhism, has now become a synonym for Chang Wei in his heart.

Although Chang Wei's words were sharp, there was an indescribable magic hidden behind them, a magic that made him feel fear and uneasy.

(End of this chapter)