Taoist temple in the mountains

Chapter 120, Nine Good Monks

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There was a knock on the door of the Taoist temple.

"Han Xiang, go and open the door."

After putting down the rice porridge, Hanxiang went to open the gate of the Taoist temple, and found a monk in front of him, a very handsome and gentle young monk with a shiny head, a white cassock, and a cloth parcel on his shoulders. Holding a nine-ring tin staff and a rosary, squinting his eyes, as if smiling at any time, giving Hanxiang the feeling that his temperament is very similar to Li Yun's, peaceful and tranquil.

"Amitabha, the little monk is bothering you."

"Ah, monk." Hanxiang was stunned for a moment, then led the monk into the Taoist temple, and shouted again and again as he walked: "Senior Brother Yun, there are guests coming!"

Looking at the handsome monk in front of him, Li Yun was also taken aback, why did this monk come to the Taoist temple.

"Immeasurable Heavenly Venerable, what can I bother you, Layman?"

"Little Monk Jiu Shan is an ascetic monk who came on foot from Henan. The only reason to bother me today is to dissolve a little porridge so that I can continue on the road." Monk Jiu Shan said a little embarrassed.

Li Yun understood, it turned out to be an ascetic monk who asked for alms.

"We are all guests from afar, so poor people will not be stingy with some food." Li Yun smiled, and then said to Han Xiang: "Go, get a bowl of porridge."

"Okay~" Hanxiang nodded.

"Thank you for your great virtue, I am here to thank you very much." Monk Jiushan folded his hands together to thank him, handed his lunch box to Hanxiang, and then said with emotion: "Your Taoist temple is really quiet, the temple I stayed in before It doesn't feel so peaceful."

Monk Jiushan clasped his hands together, quietly feeling the scene of this Taoist temple.

The feeling given to the Jiushan monk here is even more peaceful than that of the meditation room.

The cool wind kingfisher is hidden in the mountains.

"It's just a small view in the mountains, it's nothing to worry about. You can call Pindao Taoist Master Yun." Li Yun smiled lightly, and praised: "It's you, Layman Jiushan, who can walk here. Pindao is very impressed."

From Henan to here, it is at least thousands of kilometers. If the thousands of kilometers are all on foot, then you have to have great perseverance to move forward.

In particular, Li Yun could see that the destination of the Jiushan Monk in front of him was not here, and he had to go higher and farther. For him, the Sanqing Temple was just a passing place.

"Don't dare to be or not, this is the practice of a monk, the path that a monk should walk." Monk Jiushan scratched his head with some embarrassment and said: "The wish of a monk is to travel all over China and experience all kinds of life. Disturbance, pain, pleasure, and at the same time, save all living beings and get rid of the sea of ​​suffering."

Li Yun also admired it, traveling all over China, there are many people who talk lightly, but there are very few people who really put in action.

"So, in this world of mortals, is there more trouble and suffering, or more fun?" Li Yun smiled slightly. This was the first time he met a monk in a real sense, so he naturally wanted to sit and discuss.

While Han Xiang was preparing porridge and rice, he also brought a cup of hot tea over and handed it to Monk Jiu Shan.

"Thank you so much for the benefactor." Monk Jiushan expressed his gratitude to Hanxiang, and sipped his tea slightly, with a look of enjoyment on his face. A cup of hot tea in autumn is the warmest.

"In this world of mortals, is there more suffering and trouble, or more fun in prosperity?" Monk Jiushan said with a smile after sipping his tea, "Of course it's half and half. There are both prosperity and joy, but also trouble and pain."

"Some people live for happiness, some live for profit, some live for desire, some live for life, and some live for others. Among them are poor, some are rich, some are well-off, and some are lucky. , There are also misfortunes, people live this life, for themselves, for others, this is also the path that I am pursuing.”

Living is always an eternal topic for human beings. Whether to live for oneself, for others, or for an unknown goal, everyone has their own answer.

Li Yun thought for a moment, then smiled.

"I thought, you thought the world was a sea of ​​suffering, and if you pass through it, it's the shore."

Monk Jiushan clasped his hands together, and said leisurely: "The world is an ocean, but it is not an ocean of suffering. After crossing this shore, turning back is the other shore. Even a wicked person can become a Buddha right away if he puts down his butcher's knife. The little monk travels around the world to save people, and what he saves is Good people persuade evil people, persuade people to turn back, persuade people to let go."

Li Yun froze for a moment, shook his head, and said.

"This statement is wrong. Even if the villain puts down the butcher's knife, he has picked up the butcher's knife before."

"But he finally let go, didn't he? Immediately becoming a Buddha is the way for them to redeem their sins. The green lamp in front of the Buddha can be redeemed by repenting what they have done." Monk Jiushan clasped his hands together.

Li Yun shook his head. Evil people are evil people after all. Even if they put down their butcher knives, they will not be able to become Buddhas immediately.

"Your philosophy, Pindao thinks it's a bit biased, some people can forgive it, but some people can't."

"It doesn't matter if you don't agree. In this world, who can convince who? You have your way, and I have my heart. There are all kinds of people in the world, and there are all kinds of people in the world. The little monk walks the world, and he understands all kinds of life. By the way Those who seek the way to cross people should perfect their own ideas." Monk Jiushan smiled.

Li Yun nodded. Everyone has ideas. There are thousands of people, and there are thousands of ideas.

At this moment, Han Xiang came out with a bowl of hot rice porridge, which had been steamed a long time ago.

This rice porridge has no ingredients, but it exudes a more charming fragrance than any other dish.

"Thanks again."

Monk Jiushan clasped his hands together and said gratefully. He unloaded his package and opened it. Inside were some daily necessities, soap, a brush for washing clothes, a toothbrush, strips of toothpaste, and a small iron cup.

"By the way, the monk wants to bring some drinking water, where can I get it?"

"There's well water there, it's a living spring, you can drink it directly, go and pick it yourself. Be careful, you have to drink it here." Li Yun pointed to the backyard,

"Thank you benefactor."

Although he didn't know why, Monk Jiushan did as he did. After filling a jug of water and drinking it, he saluted and thanked Li Yun, carried the package on his back, and prepared to leave the Taoist temple.

However, just when Monk Jiushan was about to leave the Taoist temple, it suddenly rained heavily and the autumn thunder exploded.

The autumn rain is pouring down, it is hard to guard against, it comes in a hurry, but it is not too late to leave.

Monk Jiushan's footsteps suddenly became stiff.

it's raining
"Amitabha, if I knew it earlier, I would have left that broken umbrella behind."

Seeing the downpour, Monk Jiushan gritted his teeth and wanted to rush out, but was stopped by Li Yun.

"It's raining cats and dogs, so Pindao will take you in for a night."

Monk Jiushan was a little helpless, and finally he could only let out a long sigh of relief, and put his hands together to express his thanks.

"I've been bothering Daoist Yun."

(End of this chapter)