Under one person: If I let you refine your Qi, will you become an immortal?!

Chapter 291 Wu Gensheng: Sure enough, if you dig up the roots, you still have to look for the untainted!

"Namo Amitabha."

At this moment, looking at Li Muxuan in front of him, the old monk clasped his hands together and chanted a Buddhist name.

If anyone else asked, he would probably make a joke and get away with it, but this young Taoist had the experience of killing a demon monk from the Western Regions alone from Shaolin Temple, so maybe he could come to Donglin Temple and beat up the old monk.

Of course, I am not afraid of being beaten.

But since you accepted money from your junior fellow apprentice, you have to give him an explanation.

Immediately, the old monk said, "As a monk, the four elements are empty, but the stomach cannot be empty. I earn money to make a living, and secondly, to repair the temple."

"It's true."

"I am the abbot of Xilin Temple, my Buddhist name is Kongming. Most of the pagodas in the temple have been in disrepair for a long time, and I have no land or wealth."

"We have to find a way to make money, right?"

The words fell.

The young monk who had dissuaded the believers and Li Muxuan from doing so interrupted and said, "Then why don't you raise money for charity?"

"Yes." Lu Jin agreed, "How much money can you make from selling these items? Didn't monks and Taoist masters throughout history raise funds from landlords and nobles to repair temples?"

"Isn't this old monk raising money for charity?"

The old monk Kongming smiled faintly, then pointed to the Donglin Temple in front and said, "May I ask you all."

"What's the difference between what they do and how I sell things?"

"When worshippers pay homage to the Buddha, regardless of their wealth, they will add some money to the donation box, and most of them do so in order to ask the Buddha to bless them."

"The remaining few intelligent people may know that if Buddha does not bless people, people can only bless themselves."

"But I am willing to do my best."

Having said this, Kong Ming pointed to the object on the ground.

“Compared to the temple.”

"Not only do I satisfy the believers' desire to worship Buddha, I also give them real things. At the same time, when I meet people who are confused, I often teach them with Buddhist teachings."

"Besides, I'm not trying to flatter myself, the workers in the workshop can also benefit from this."

"Why not kill two birds with one stone?"

The words fell.

The young monk, who originally disliked the old monk, was stunned and then said.

"Uncle Master, why didn't you tell me before?"

“Actions speak louder than words.”

Kong Ming smiled and said, "If you keep saying it, it will change its meaning."

The young monk was filled with awe upon hearing this.

Lu Jin nodded thoughtfully, thinking that this master was indeed quite capable.

No wonder he could tell at a glance that his senior brother, who was irrelevant, and himself was a celestial being. It was just that his brain was a little confused. Whether it was raising funds from believers or selling things, the important thing was to repair the pagoda.

It’s not like they are trying to defraud pilgrims of their money.

Why bother with the means?

Think of this.

Lu Jin said bluntly: "Master, isn't your efficiency too low?"

"Low?" Kong Ming's eyes became strange, and then he glanced at Li Muxuan who was silent. He knew that the previous answer was acceptable, but not enough.

So he decided to reveal his trade secrets.

"In fact, if you occasionally run into one or two generous people, you can say something they like to hear."

"With a wave of the hand, it's dozens of dollars."

"So far, after deducting costs and expenses, I have saved more than two thousand dollars."

Hearing this, Lu Jin was slightly startled, then frowned and said, "Master, what you said is wrong. How can you call the believers fat sheep?"

"Forehead"

Kong Ming was suddenly speechless.

No, I have said so much, and I am just short of mentioning your name, don’t you understand?

Then, he glanced at Li Muxuan helplessly.

Seeing that the other party still didn't say a word.

There was no other way, Kong Ming looked up at the sky and said, "Those who come for the Buddha are good believers, and those who buy for the sake of hearing good words are fat sheep, such as the gods and the like."

"Ok?"

Lu Jin was slightly startled.

But he soon realized that the fat sheep was talking about him, and anger appeared on his face.

"You still dare to say that you are not a swindler!"

"It's a means of making a living."

Kong Ming said calmly, "The important thing is to repair the pagoda."

"Besides, wouldn't you like to hear it? If I don't tell you, you can be happy and I can repair the pagoda, which will make things better for both of us."

"Besides, I didn't cheat."

"The young donor is a naive and sincere person, isn't he a celestial being?"

Lu Jin was suddenly speechless and spoke after a long while.

"You old liar!"

Kong Ming did not refute when he heard this. He glanced at Li Muxuan and reluctantly took out the silver note from his sleeve.

"If you think it's a scam, I can also return the goods."

Hearing this, the anger on Lu Jin's face eased a little, then he took a deep breath and said unhappily: "Forget it, every failure is a learning experience, just consider it a lesson learned."

"Besides, even if you hadn't said I was a celestial being, I would have bought them all."

"Why use such verbal tricks!"

"Yes Yes Yes!"

Kong Ming quickly took the banknote back and said, "I am wrong. I thought you bought something after all."

"You have to say something nice that's almost flattering."

"Hmph, am I someone who only likes to hear nice things?" Lu Jin curled his lips, thinking that this monk was very smooth-talking and no one knew what he did for a living before he entered Buddhism.

The others covered their mouths and laughed.

That's when.

Wu Gensheng's voice rang out, "Master, you compare the incense offerings from the believers to business."

"Then doesn't this worship of Buddha become a business?"

After hearing this, the young novice monk, who had just changed his opinion of the old monk and felt respect for him, realized that something was wrong. Are all the Buddhists here businessmen?
The teacher of all living beings who was preached before.

Isn't that a joke?
Just thinking about it.

But the old monk Kongming said seriously: "One thought can make you a Buddha, one thought can make you a devil."

"It is said that wine and meat pass through the intestines, but the Buddha remains in the heart. If people in the world follow my example, it is like entering the devil's way. If you open a temple simply to satisfy your own desires and ask for incense, then worshiping Buddha is really no different from doing business."

"Then your renovation of the temple is not selfish?"

"No, I only have a public heart."

Kongming clasped his hands together with a solemn expression. If he renovated the temple to satisfy his desire to worship Buddha, it would be no different from selfish desires, but he did not do it for himself.

"Is it?"

Wu Gensheng rubbed his chin.

"The one who cleans himself cleans himself."

Kong Ming said calmly: "If you don't believe me, you can follow me back to Xilin Temple."

"Anyway, the stuff is sold out now."

"Besides, since you have come from afar, you can take a break and have a vegetarian meal."

"Of course. Let me make it clear first. None of us owes anyone anything, so we have to settle the accounts. The rooms and meals will be according to the standards of an inn."

"Old monk, you really have calculated to the bone!"

Lu Jin said this unhappily, then looked at his senior brother, waiting for him to make a decision.

"Row."

Li Muxuan nodded.

He was actually quite curious about why Abbot Kongming was renovating the temple.

Of course, even if it is for worshiping Buddha, it is nothing. After all, everyone has desires. As for whether it is private desires or public-spiritedness, how many people can tell clearly? Besides, not all private desires are wrong. Since I am not a selfless saint, there is no need to be too harsh on others.

Between thoughts.

Several people stood up and were about to leave.

Lu Jin packed all the objects on the ground into bags.

After all, you have spent money and suffered a loss, so you can't miss out on something! Otherwise, wouldn't you be a sucker?

Kong Ming naturally didn't say anything when he saw this. He looked up at Li Muxuan and said, "Master, your cultivation is already among the best in the world at such a young age. May I ask if you are the Immortal Untainted from the Sanyi Sect?"

"Senior, you are serious."

Li Muxuan bowed leisurely.

Kong Ming nodded, his guess was correct, and then he looked at Wu Gensheng and continued: "Then this is Zi Jin Liang from Longhu Mountain, right?"

"Master, you are too kind. I am just a nobody and I dare not compare myself with Zi Jinliang."

Wugensheng bowed his hands.

"Is that so?"

Kong Ming was a little curious when he heard this.

Apart from the one in Longhu Mountain, when did Taoism produce another evildoer?
However, judging from the other party's appearance, he obviously didn't want to talk more about this matter, so Kong Ming didn't ask any more questions and instead asked, "I wonder what brings you Taoist priests to Donglin Temple?"

"It is the method of curious Pure Land."

Li Muxuan did not hide it, "I think it is related to the inner scene, so I came here to seek the Dharma."

"Is that so?"

Kongming looked Li Muxuan up and down.

He had heard many people talk about the other party, and they said it was very mysterious.

The most exaggerated is in Longhu Mountain. According to the merchants and travelers who have passed by, even the aunties selling vegetables at the foot of the mountain know that Taoism has two new pillars, one is Sanyi Bu Ran Xian, and the other is Longhu Zi Jin Liang.

And among them.

The story of Bu Ran Xian is the most legendary. He once visited various sects to seek Dharma and Tao.

His cultivation has already reached the highest level.

See you today.

Although the rumors are a bit exaggerated, they are actually quite true.

After all, at this age, he has such accomplishments. It is no exaggeration to say that he is omniscient, not to mention that he is now involved in inner affairs. This is the way to become an immortal and transcend the world.

Think of this.

Kong Ming's eyes flickered.

Then he asked, "Since you are curious about the Pure Land teachings, do you know how the Pure Land sect cultivates oneself and saves others?"

"You should know that the Pure Land Method is primarily about chanting sutras and reciting the Buddha's name. The practitioner's chanting of the Buddha's name is the internal cause, and Amitabha's vows are the external condition. The internal and external correspond to each other, guiding the practitioner to be reborn in the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss."

"Are you going to join my Buddhist sect?"

"People of the bright side don't speak secretly."

Upon hearing this, Li Muxuan said with a serious face: "The so-called Pure Land rebirth theory is just deceiving the world."

As soon as these words came out.

Everyone was startled and looked at Li Muxuan in disbelief.

It's not because of what he said, but I was surprised by his behavior. After all, this is the foundation of the Pure Land Sect, but you come and deceive the world.

He is too straightforward!
Even if you are unhappy with the Pure Land Sect, it is not okay to say it in private, so why do you have to dig up its roots right here?

"Sure enough, you have to dig deep to see the root of the problem."

Wu Gensheng pondered in his heart.

He watched from the side with great interest, wanting to know what Bu Ran's attitude was towards the philosophy of the Pure Land Sect.

Duanmu Ying had a nervous look on his face, his eyes moving back and forth between Li Muxuan and the old monk. He was looking forward to the two sides arguing, but was also afraid that they would really start fighting.

But Lu Jin, who had collected the things, was no longer surprised.

If senior brother doesn’t dig deep into the matter.

Is he still my senior brother?

But then again, it has been a long time since my senior brother caught up with the master in terms of cultivation.

Just thinking about it.

The old monk Kongming has not spoken yet.

The little monk spoke first.

"Master, even if the Buddhist and Taoist philosophies are different, there is no need to insult them for no reason, right?"

"Don't you have a Taoist temple, where you worship the Three Pure Ones and other great gods? According to your statement, aren't you also deceiving the world?"

"Young Master, you are just arguing for the sake of arguing."

Li Muxuan said calmly: "Just because the Dao Sect does this doesn't mean that the Pure Land Sect hasn't deceived the world."

"Besides, how many people in the Taoist sect preach that one can attain transcendence by believing in the Three Pure Ones?"

"You are generalizing."

"On the other hand, the Pure Land Sect always mentions Amitabha Buddha, telling pilgrims and believers that as long as they recite the Buddha's name devoutly, they can be reborn in the Pure Land after death and attain great freedom."

"Then I ask you, where is Amitabha Buddha? Where is the Pure Land?"

"This this."

The young monk was suddenly speechless.

Finally, he could only stiffen his neck and say, "Then how can you prove that Buddha does not exist?"

"I have never seen it, and no one in the world has seen it. Besides, isn't it the responsibility of whoever proposes it to prove it?" Li Muxuan said in a calm tone, without any impatience at all.

The young monk froze on the spot upon hearing this.

I was so anxious that I almost cried.

The old monk Kongming was observing Li Muxuan from the side and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Immortal Daying truly has accepted an extraordinary disciple.

He saw through the essence of Pure Land Buddhism at a glance.

In this case, Kong Ming did not need to test it any further and praised: "Master, you hit the nail on the head."

"The actions of the Pure Land Sect are indeed deceiving the world."

"Uncle Master!"

The little monk suddenly became anxious and said, "Uncle Master, aren't you betraying me?"

Kong Ming ignored him and continued, "You must have heard the story of quenching thirst by looking at plums. It is true that it deceives people, but it is also true that it inspires people to move forward."

"Lying and telling the truth are both means; the important thing is to save the world!"

"The Buddha said: First attract with desire, then lead to Buddha's wisdom."

"When the Buddha saves sentient beings, he often first guides them with the various likes and desires of the secular mind."

"It enables ordinary people and practitioners with weak liberation aspirations to gradually deepen their studies because of their greed and delusion about the results they will receive, slowly walk on the right track, and finally achieve the correct enlightenment wisdom."

At this point, the old monk added: "Isn't your ascension to immortality the same as this?"

"Yes."

Li Muxuan did not refute.

He naturally understood the painstaking efforts of the ancient sages, as most people in the world did not know the meaning of life and death.

Everyone has human desires, so if you want to save all living beings, you can't just talk about big principles, you have to give clear rewards, such as becoming a Buddha, ascending to heaven, and getting merits and good results.

Once you truly embark on the path of cultivation, the deeper you reach, the more you will understand the mysteries.

But it’s clear to understand.

But he still did not like the Pure Land Sect's practices.

After all, there are different levels of desire. For example, in the Pure Land Sect, although the threshold for entry is very low and all one needs to do is recite scriptures and chant Buddha's name, it is also because of this that it has produced many scums who hold positions but do nothing and cheat in the name of Buddha.

Thinking like this.

Li Muxuan said bluntly: "Senior, I think that the Pure Land Sect's way of saving people is inferior."

"The so-called rebirth in the Pure Land cannot be achieved by just reciting sutras or chanting Buddha's name. Instead of waiting for reincarnation, it is better to take action and turn this world into a Pure Land."

"A pure land on earth?"

The old monk Kongming was a little confused.

(End of this chapter)