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So things like ascension seem to be something that only some people who practice Taoism can achieve.

It’s a lifelong dream.

The same is true in Taoism.

Some people who are practicing in the country now.

It was discovered that the heaven was in the sky.

Several respected old Taoist priests were chatting with each other.

They all wore Taoist robes and looked like immortals.

But they are people who don’t even have pseudo spiritual roots.

His cultivation level hasn’t even reached the foundation-building stage.

Not to mention ascension and the like.

Because Taoism has fallen into decline now, the highest figure in Taoism is only the current Zhang Tianshi.

Half a step to the peak of foundation building.

"So we can ascend through modern technology?"

"So does this count as our ascension through cultivation, or does it count as a machine's ascension?"

In their view, those people flew directly to the moon via spacecraft.

Can he also be considered as an ascended person?

But some people think.

"This is nothing but an evil and unorthodox way."

"Relying on external objects to ascend is ultimately just external force."

"To ascend by relying on one's own strength is the real ability."

But some people think they are sour.

After all, some magic weapons and talismans can be counted as one's own strength.

Then why is it not possible to go to heaven by rocket?

"Didn't they say before that in ancient times, there were four pillars on our land?"

"Aren't there four space elevators that go straight to the sky in the legend?"

"Many people in myths and legends came to our mortal world by means of space elevators."

"Why do those gods need to take the space elevator?"

People in the Taoist sect are not conservative.

They are very familiar with modern technology.

"Right now, our idea of ​​building a space elevator is still a science fiction concept."

"If there really is such a thing as a space elevator."

"Doesn't it mean that everyone can ascend and go directly to heaven?"

"According to what Fellow Daoist Ye said before."

"The technology that the Heavenly Court possesses far exceeds what we know."

“Why was the pillar of heaven broken in the end?”

Another Taoist priest with a long white beard.

“There is insufficient allocation of resources.”

"Although we are practicing in the mountains, we have wealth, friends, Dharma and land."

"That's indispensable."

"Look at other Buddhists. Do you think they are pure-hearted and free from desires?"

"The vegetarian food that others eat is more expensive than meat."

"It is the same with our cultivation path. We are going against the will of heaven."

“What happens when resources run low?”

"Of course they compete with each other."

"According to the Taoist priest, there are abundant resources in heaven, or on the moon?"

If this is the understanding, it seems to be correct.

Why so many countries had various layouts on the moon a long time ago.

Because there are various mineral resources on the moon.

In particular, helium-3 is the most ideal fuel in nuclear fusion.

One of the factors that prevents the development of controlled nuclear fusion from being advanced for the time being is.

Reaction fuel is very expensive and very scarce.

The opposite is true on the moon, where helium-3 is extremely abundant.

Not to mention the other mineral resources.

Helium-3 alone is enough for other countries to compete for.

"Don't you see that the lunar soil alone is now a very valuable thing?"

"That is a research resource more expensive than gold."

"You can only apply for it in grams."

"If we have a space elevator that can go directly to the moon, then the resources on the moon will be endless."

"And the moon can be used as a place of refuge."

"Directly cut off from the Blue Star."

“Why is there one year on earth and one day in heaven?”

"It's possible that the people living in heaven have a lifespan far longer than ours."

If there were no technology.

Now is the Dharma-Ending Age, and if one wants to cultivate to the point where one can ascend to heaven in broad daylight.

It's just wishful thinking.

"Don't think too much, just prepare for the Zhou Tian Da Jiao ritual."

"Things are almost ready."

"Our senior brother is very concerned about this thing."

After chatting, these Taoists hurried to make preparations.

After all, the last Zhoutian Grand Ceremony was held a thousand years ago.

It can truly be said that this is a rare golden age for Taoism that only comes once in a thousand years.

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In Buddhism, Fayuan was alone in the White Horse Temple.

White Horse Temple is known as the most ancient temple in the world.

It is also a holy place of Buddhism.

Why is a Buddhist temple called White Horse Temple?

What color horse did Tang Monk ride on his journey to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures?
In "Journey to the West", didn't he go there on a white dragon horse?
Could it be that the White Horse Temple was named so to commemorate the contribution of the white horse?
This indeed has a lot to do with the journey to the West.

But it’s not Tang Monk.

But he went on a journey to obtain Buddhist scriptures earlier than Tang Seng.

Buddhism was introduced into my country as early as the Han Dynasty.

Emperor Ming of Han, Liu Zhuang, dreamed of a golden man at night and sent envoys to the Western Regions to seek Buddhism.

The Han envoys and two Indian monks, Kasyapa Matanga and Zhu Falan, returned to Luoyang together with white horses carrying Buddhist scriptures and statues.

Emperor Ming of Han was delighted when he saw it, and ordered a monastery to be built outside Xiyong Gate in Luoyang, which was called White Horse Temple.

This is the origin of White Horse Temple.

The inspiration for Tang Sanzang's white horse also came from this.

But now in the Buddhist community, Fayuan is the only one left all alone.

He had already begun seeking help from other temples.

Let some monks come and travel.

In fact, this kind of behavior is very common among monks.

Such people are generally called wandering monks or wandering monks.

This is a traditional practice that involves visiting different temples.

By participating in Dharma assemblies, listening to sutras, meditating, etc., one can increase knowledge, experience different practice environments, and promote personal practice and enlightenment.

In fact, both Taoism and Buddhism have such methods.

It's not about a Taoist priest and a Buddhist monk.

You will stay in a certain temple for your whole life.

However, there are also some that, for some reason, settle down in a temple for a long time while traveling.

This is what Fayuan is doing now.

After all, the White Horse Temple is well-known both at home and abroad.

In the eyes of many believers and Buddhist monks.

Those are all first-class temples.

Being able to practice in the White Horse Temple for a period of time is a resume that you can show off to others.

What is it a bit like?

When you return to China after studying abroad, it is like gilding the lily.

Someone asks you which temple you practiced in before.

You said I came from the White Horse Temple, and others looked at you differently.

He is a great monk from White Horse Temple!

Do you think this can be faked?
When Tang Monk traveled to various countries, he needed public relations documents.

You practice in a certain place for a certain period of time.

Only then will it be possible to obtain local recognition and have your certificate of ordination stamped.

It means you have really been to this place.

So now more and more monks are coming to the White Horse Temple.

The White Horse Temple also began to see more people, and a bit of life was restored. (End of this chapter)