The struggle of the reborn prince

There is a suitable soil for Buddhism to be popular among the Dangxiang tribe. In the [-] years of the seventh century, it experienced long-distance migration, the turmoil of the Anshi Rebellion at the end of the Tang Dynasty, the wars of the separatist regimes, and the oppression and exploitation of the upper-class rulers of the nation. People's lives are very painful. They yearn for a stable life and a bright future, but they can't find a way out of suffering.

The basic teachings of Buddhism about suffering, emptiness, and impermanence in life resonate with people. The theory of karma and the teachings that people who believe in Buddhism and do good deeds can get rid of reincarnation and go to the world of bliss provide Jing Divine comfort.The Xixia rulers took the lead in accepting and vigorously advocating Buddhism, taking it as one of the important pillars of spiritual rule, and it spread and developed rapidly.

Because of the prevalence of Buddhism, the status of monks has also been improved unprecedentedly. Xixia has a clothing system for monks. Virtuous monks are given red and purple cassocks by the government to show their honor and favor, and they can enjoy privileges, even if they commit crimes. Mitigating. In the zheng fu, there is an institution dedicated to the management of Buddhism, the Merit Department. Its status is very high, only below Zhongshu and Privy Councilors, and at the same level as Dianqiansi, Yushi, Xingqingfu, and Sansi. Its leaders are also held by monks.

As the government's concern for and intervention in Buddhism increased, and Buddhism's service and dependence on the government increased, some monks trusted and appreciated by the government entered the government's institutions to participate in the management of Buddhist affairs across the country.The upper echelons of the monks had a close relationship with the officials, and many of them served as officials, and even became important members of the Xixia ruling class!

Dangxiang and Tubo have close ethnic origins, the same language, geographical connection, mountains and rivers are connected, and there are many cultural and religious exchanges. Esoteric Buddhism also entered Xixia and was revered by the Xixia emperor.Jin He studied under Sakyaban, an eminent monk in Tubo, and was sent by his teacher to Xixia to teach the Dharma. He was personally received by the Xixia Emperor and was named a "virtuous teacher".After coming to Lingzhou, he presided over Longxing Temple.

Longxing Temple can only be regarded as a small temple in Lingzhou City, where there are many temples. After Jin Heren was promoted, he quickly attracted many believers with his profound Buddhist teachings.A large number of offerings have been accepted, and the temple has been expanded several times in the past ten years, forming a large temple covering an area of ​​[-] mu with more than [-] monks.Lord Xia summoned him to enter the palace many times to prostitute, and he was deeply favored.After the "fall" of Lingzhou City, Jin He opened the gate of the temple and risked his life to accept many refugees, and then distributed food and medicine to the injured and the poor.Burying the dead has won the trust of the people, and even the Marshal of the Song Army's Western Expedition came here to worship the Buddha and ask for alms...

The eighth day of the twelfth lunar month is the day when Buddha Sakyamuni became enlightened, and it is also an important festival for Buddhism.Although Lingzhou City has changed its owner, the monasteries in each city still open their doors to welcome visitors and perform religious ceremonies, and Zhao Tong also abides by the old system.As early as a few days ago, the list was published.On that day, the four gates of Lingzhou City were not closed day and night, and the curfew was lifted to facilitate the entry and exit of devout men and women and pilgrims from other places to worship the Buddha.

On that day, Prince Yan wanted to give away Mi Qianshi to set up a porridge field in Longxing Temple to serve porridge, and sent a golden Buddha cast by him to the temple for worship.There have long been rumors in the city that the Buddha is two feet high and cost a total of one thousand taels of gold.When the city was being built, there was a sudden storm, and a red light suddenly appeared.In this cold winter season, several dry thunders sounded in the sky, blasting a big hole in the roof directly above the golden statue.Regarding this strange phenomenon, according to the virtuous and respected people in the city, Prince Yan must not be an ordinary person. When the Buddha was cast by his hands, all the gods came to congratulate him.

After the Buddha became a Buddha, he was sent to Longxing Temple to worship. Today, Tiju Jinhe will personally preside over the blessing ceremony. As the news has already spread, based on Jinhe's name and the vision of the Golden Buddha, countless believers and pilgrims gathered early Around the monastery, there are no fewer than ten thousand people, all wanting to see the true face of the Golden Buddha.At Chenshi, Prince Yan led more than [-] officials from Lingzhou City, big and small, and leaders of various ministries under his jurisdiction to watch the ceremony.

At this time, the golden Buddha had been placed in the treasure hall, sitting west to east, covered with yellow silk, and set up companion covers, banners, fragrant flowers, fruits, and lanterns for Buddha offerings.Jin Hyuk wore a crimson cassock, chanted the mantra three times with his disciples, and then placed the three characters "Om Ah Hum" on the body of the Buddha.Put the word "Om" on the top, the word "A" on the mouth, and the word "Hum" on the heart.Then apply sesame oil, scrub it with a grass brush, and all the monks will recite the mantra.Then use a clean bottle filled with perfume, five treasures and five medicines, flowers and fruits to bathe the Buddha statue, and all the monks recite verses and praises together.

After all the offerings were complete, Jin He made some gestures with the pen to open the eyes of the Buddha statue, and then recited the mantra of opening eyes three times.At this time, the Buddha statue was consecrated.After reciting the eye-opening mantra, Zhao Tuo stepped into the mandala and took off the yellow silk. The Buddha statue shone with dazzling golden light, and the Buddha's ancestors and others were bathed in the golden light.

"Buddha's light!" Suddenly someone exclaimed, it is said that the Buddha's light is the light of salvation and auspiciousness shot out from between the Buddha's brows. Only people can see the light of Buddha.

At this time, people found that the golden light gradually converged into a beam, shining on Prince Yan who stood in front of the Buddha, and stopped moving. "My Buddha is merciful!" All the monks recite the Mantra of Huma, the Mantra of Prolonging Life, and the Mantra of Alleviating Disasters and Enrichment, so that all living beings can obtain good fortune.Everyone saw that Prince Yan, who was immersed in the golden light, had a peaceful face, clear eyes, and a smile on his mouth, which was similar to Buddhism, which was even more strange!

After chanting, Zhao Tama donated another 50 yuan, built a pagoda to enshrine the Golden Buddha, and printed ten thousand copies of the "Da Ri Jing".At the end of the ceremony, Zhao Tama, accompanied by Jin He, went to the hall to pay respects to the Buddha. All the monks proclaimed the Buddha's name and sent them off respectfully. Only then did the eminent monk explain the vision just now, saying that Prince Yan was not an ordinary person in his previous life, but a Buddha who came to the world. Experience the pain, save the suffering.The hand-cast golden Buddha has the power of mana, and everything you ask for will be omnipotent!Today, everyone opened their eyes, saw the Buddha's light, and met the Buddha's disciples again. They gave more enthusiastically, and the leaders of the ministries were generous.

"Old Jin, didn't you play too much today?" When he came to the backyard of the monastery, Zhao Tuo asked Jin He, who was walking beside him, and said, what is the thunderbolt in the clear sky, the Buddha's light shines everywhere, and the Buddha's son came to the world? Director of a big play, which only borrowed some modern magic techniques and sound and light effects, but seeing the fanaticism of the believers, Zhao Tong was a little terrified, worried that it would not end well.

"Boss, what's the point of this? It's just a means of governing the world, a method of making money, and fooling the people. But now that the boss is first settling in Henan, it is inevitable that some people still have unruly intentions. Let's make this whole, just to win people's hearts and use it for us." , wouldn't it be great!" Jin Hyuk said with a smile.

"Oh, I pretended to be a god in Bianjing, and a Buddha in Lingzhou, and I made myself look like a ghost!" Zhao Tong smiled wryly.

"Boss is dedicated to the country and the people, and saves all people from suffering. Of course, he is a living Buddha. Why not call him a son of Buddha!" ​​Jin Hyuk laughed.

"Lao Jin made you a monk a little bit of talent, he should get you to be an official by my side, at least I won't be lonely when I'm with you every day, this flattery is so unobtrusive, brilliant!" Zhao Tang He patted Jin Hyuk on the shoulder and said, "However, I think you made a lot of money today, so you have to give me half of it!"

"Boss, I don't want to be a monk either, but I did it as a last resort in order to escape crimes. In the past, raising cows and cattle died, and feeding horses and horses died. Dafa, I can’t do it if I don’t want to, but I earn a lot of money and spend a lot of money, building temples and statues, and distributing medicines in Shizhou are all big expenses, if it’s not for the boss’s compassion, I’m afraid it’s hard to support it!” Jin He Look at the prince with a wry smile.

"Hehe, but I think Longxing Temple is now well-known, and it will definitely attract many pilgrims. The temple can also add some services such as drawing lots, divination, fortune-telling, red and white rituals, and praying for longevity. Not only can it promote Buddhism, You can also take the opportunity to spy on information and increase your income!" Zhao Tong said with a smile, how many temples in his previous life were not set up like this, all of them were fat and oily, the abbot drove a Mercedes-Benz, took a BMW, and even married wives and concubines. How can you get so much money if you don't do something crooked, "But you still have to spend the money that should be spent. Your Intelligence Bureau has done a lot of work for this Western Expedition. You deserve it!"

"Boss is flattering, this is the duty of subordinates, how dare you take credit for it, I only hope that one day I can redeem my sins and be filial to my parents' bedside!" Jin He said, but he said in his heart, everyone said that the boss has the skills to make a fortune , It was really extraordinary when I saw it today, he would not let go of big or small money, how did he come up with this trick!

"You can rest assured about the affairs of your family. Your second brother has not been ranked in school for many years. Last year, he was awarded a Jinshi. This year, he was sent to Jiangnan to become a county magistrate. As long as he doesn't do anything illegal, his career will be smooth; your third brother is honest. I have someone set up dozens of hectares of land for him, so he can’t make a fortune, but it’s no problem to support his parents and get food and clothing; as for your wife and children, it depends on what you want. Whether you are a rich man or become an official, it is up to you to decide, but you have not heard from you for many years, they mistakenly think that...hehe!" Zhao Tong said.

"My Buddha is merciful!" Jin He looked up to the sky and proclaimed the Buddha's name, with tears in his eyes. Choose one person to serve as the boss in the army, just in case; the remaining son, let him wait for me to serve my parents and pass on my incense!" He saluted deeply.

"Okay, I'll take care of everything in the name of your old friend, but it's hard for you, and it's hard to return home!" Zhao Tama said, patting Jin Hyuk.

"I'm already a foreigner. I have become a monk and have no family. I have no worries from now on. My life is the boss's!" Jin Hyuk said resolutely.

"Tiju, we found the target in the congee market, and now we have entered the temple, do you want to take it?" At this time, a young lama hurried over and said in Jin He's ear...