Taiping Inn

As soon as the Great Heavenly Master Zhang Jingxiu finished speaking, Li Xuandu was the first to respond, "What the Great Heavenly Master said is extremely true."

Bai Xiushang smiled faintly, nodded slightly, and showed his approval.

After Li Xuandu spoke, Qin Su and Shen Yuanzhou expressed their consent on behalf of the Wangqing Sect and the Taiping Sect respectively. On Zhang Jingxiu's side, Wu Zhen recited the Buddha's name and said, "If you can really succeed in the peace, you will have immeasurable merit." The master also put his palms together and lowered his eyebrows and narrowed his eyes.

However, Xiao Shiyu did not agree immediately, but asked, "I wonder how the great master should discuss?"

Zhang Jingxiu said: "I have already said that the twelve sects of the righteous path, including Butian Sect, Wangqing Sect, and Tianle Sect, have set up alliances in total. From then on, there is no distinction between good and evil. There is only Taoist sect, not set up The great master sect only has three masters, and the Taoist sect is jointly led by three masters. If there is a big event, the three masters will discuss and decide together.”

Xiao Shiyu said: "There are two paths of good and evil, and there are 22 sects in total. There are only fifteen sects, and there are still seven sects left, namely: Wudao Sect, Yinyang Sect, Zaoge Sect, and Dao Zong. What should we do with these seven sects, including Sect, Pinnu Sect, Huntian Sect, and Zhenchuan Sect?”

Zhang Jingxiu's face was calm, "These seven sects have extremely serious crimes and have always been stubborn and unscrupulous. They should use thunderbolt means to wipe out them. If they are lost, they will only punish the main evil."

Xiao Shiyu nodded, "If so, I have no objection."

After Xiao Shiyu finished speaking, Li Xuandu waved his hands and said, "Using the thunderous means to practice the heart of the Bodhisattva, this is the right path. I think the leader Zuo has never spoken, but what objection does he have?"

Zuo Yuhan, who had been silent, glanced at Li Xuandu, immediately looked away, and said only two words, "No."

At this moment, Yuanjue said softly, "I have something unknown to you, and I want to ask the great master for advice."

Zhang Jingxiu looked at Yuanjue and did not speak immediately.

Li Xuandu explained: "This is the Zen Master Yuanjue of Jing Zen. Although he is the longest senior in Jing Zen Buddhism, the affairs of this Zen Master Yuanjue are the main ones."

Li Xuandu's words did not mean sarcastic, but it was a bit funny when he said it. After all, everyone knows how miserable and sad the Jing Zen Sect is today. If a sect is a house, although Zaoge Sect suffers The sect leader Zang was suppressed, but the hall master and altar master were still there. At least there was a frame left, with several beams and pillars. However, Jing Zen Buddhism was different. Even the beams and pillars were not left, only one piece was left. The foundation is only due to the status of Jing Zen Buddhism. In other words, Fangyuan and Yuanjue are just a few things to make up for the numbers. No matter what others say, it sounds like. After the Great Master finished speaking, he responded with a voice and made a decoration. Is it just that you still want to oppose the Great Can the Heavenly Master be successful?

But Yuanjue spoke at this time. Several sect leaders and elders did not show their faces, but no one really took Yuanjue seriously. Even Fang Yuan showed an uncomfortable expression, wanting to pull Yuanjue. , but hesitated and did not take action.

Zhang Jingxiu could not see what he was thinking on his face, so he just nodded, "Zen Master Yuanjue, but it's okay to ask."

"Thank you, Master," Yuanjue first recited the Buddha's name in one hand, and then said, "Although they are the twelve sects of the righteous path, the Jing Zen, Cihang, Vajra, and Zhenyan sect of the twelve sects come from Buddhism. Just now, the Great Heavenly Master said that the twelve sects of righteousness, the Butian Sect, the Wangqing Sect, and the Tianle Sect, were included in the Taoist sect together. Is it necessary for us four major Buddhist sects to abandon the Buddha and choose the Taoist ancestry? "

As soon as these words came out, the entire hall suddenly became quiet.

Li Xuandu raised his head with his hands behind his back and looked at the gilded Buddha, and suddenly he felt that things became interesting.

Obviously, the people behind the scenes were very clever. They first incited the people, forcing them to change the venue for discussion from Qianjia Villa to Dabaoen Temple, and now they have to go to the Buddha in front of the Buddha. Buddhist disciples reiterate the difference between Buddhism and Taoism, which is amazing. It is also a good thing to use this intention.

Li Xuan didn't speak, Zhang Jingxiu didn't speak, today's two protagonists didn't speak, and the others couldn't speak rashly, so they could only remain silent as they were everything. But the eyes fell on Yuanjue, not to mention the weight of a thousand pounds, the eyes of so many people combined, and there was still a thousand pounds, which was enough to crush the courageous people, but Yuanjue was not aware of it. Still put his palms together, his upper body leaned forward slightly, and his face was extremely respectful. He seemed to be a respectful junior who asked his senior for advice.

After a moment, the great master Zhang Jingxiu broke the silence, "Everyone knows that Taoism has become a Buddha, Buddha is originally Taoism, and two families are one family."

The "Hu Sutra" is widely circulated in the world. Neither Taoist nor Buddhism have publicly denied the "Hu Sutra". If it is according to the "Hu Sutra", after leaving behind three thousand words of morality, the Supreme Taoist ancestor would He went west to Hua Hu, thus establishing Western religion. There is a saying in Buddhism that the Buddhas of the three generations are just the present Buddhas, as well as the future Buddhas and the past Buddhas. It is reasonable to say that the Supreme Taoist Ancestor is the Buddha’s past teacher. The Great Master at this time responded to the statement that Taoist ancestors transformed into Hu. It may not be completely correct, nor can he say it is wrong.

Yuanjue did not deny the great master's statement, but asked again: "Since Buddha is the Tao, why do you have to force the three religions? Wouldn't it be better to directly call Confucianism and Taoism?"

Hearing this, Li Xuandu finally withdrew his gaze from the Buddha, looked at the young monk, and said, "It's sad that old and deposed Lanling is so hard that he wants to understand the time when he wrote a book. A word of evil nature becomes a mistake, readers He Yun is just a small flaw."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes turned to Li Xuandu again. Yuanjue also looked at Li Xuandu and said together, "I wonder what this poem of Sect Master Li means?"

Li Xuandu asked, "Who is this poem talking about? Do you know?"

Before Yuanjue could answer, Qian Qingbai had already said, "This is a poem from the previous dynasty, talking about the ancient Confucian sage Xunqing."

"That's right." Li Xuandu said, "The saint said, 'Natures are similar.' The saint recognized human nature, but did not say what human nature is. The saint said, 'Human nature is good. Water trust has nothing to do with the world, no part to the upper and lower levels. It is the goodness of human nature, just like water falling down. No one is bad, and no water falling down. 'But just after the sub-sage, Xun Qing proposed that human nature is evil. Xun Qing said: 'Man's nature is evil, Good is false. 'It can be seen that there are various differences among the Confucian sects. Later, Xun Qing's disciples founded the Legalists, and Zulong used the Legalists' way to unify the world. What is the relationship between the Legalists and the Confucian sects? Should it be Separate Confucianism and Legalism?”

Yuanjue was stunned, and after thinking about it, he had to answer, "It should be separated."

When Zhang Jingxiu saw that Li Xuan answered, he couldn't help feeling relieved. Qin Su saw that Li Xuandu quoted the scriptures and asked Yuanjue in a few words. Unconsciously, he became excited and looked at Li Xuandu with admiration.

Li Xuandu still looked at Yuanjue and continued, "Since Confucianism and Legalism should be separated, should Taoism and Buddhism be separated?"

Yuanjue was silent, and after a long time, he said, "I should be separated."

Li Xuandu said: "Since Zulong, all dynasties have been Confucianism outside and law inside. That is, on the surface, Confucianism advocates, but in fact, relying on the Legalist ideas, it is often a combination of Confucianism and Law, and mutual assistance between Confucianism and Law. Ethics is the two major means of emperors throughout the ages, and it is also an important cause of Confucianism outside and law inside. Generally speaking, Confucianism emphasizes benevolent politics and ethical persuasion, while Legalists emphasize legal system, focusing on achievements. It is difficult to distinguish between them. Each other, so the Confucian school still respects Xun Qing as a sage. From this point of view, the Taoist school and Buddhism have the same principles, just like the Buddhist Guanyin Bodhisattva is the Taoist school Cihang True Person, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva is Samantabhadra True Person, Manjushri Bodhisattva is Manjushri's Heavenly Lord, the Three Pure Ones, Four Virtues and Five Elders, Buddha and Guanyin Bodhisattva are among the five elders, and it is already difficult to distinguish them. Therefore, Buddha is the Tao."

Cold sweat oozed from Yuanjue's forehead. Although he knew that Li Xuan was suspected of being sophist, in a short period of time, he had no idea how to refute Li Xuandu.

Li Xuandu said: "The saint of the mind-study that time once proposed the unity of the three religions. It traced the root of the origin. After the introduction, Buddhism was first attached to the Taoist sect, and later it was attached to the Confucian sect. Until hundreds of years later, Buddhism It was gradually formed a family. Buddhist disciples used the two schools of Confucianism and Taoism to explain Buddhism. The debate on the "six schools and seven sects" that appeared in Buddhism came from this. However, Confucianism wanted to escape from Zen, which clearly marked the clear boundary with Buddhism. , then what's wrong with saying that Buddhism belongs to Taoism? "

Yuanjue was speechless.

"The so-called distinction between Buddhism and Taoism is just a gateway view. It is impossible to call the Xuanmen in one combination of the three religions. Among the fifteen sects mentioned by the Great Heavenly Master today, eleven are Taoist sects, even those seven. The sects with great sins are also Taoist sects, and Taoist sects occupy the vast majority. What's wrong with calling Taoist sects? Do you have to change the name to Buddhism to satisfy the Zen master? "Li Xuandu's tone gradually became sharp.

Yuanjue was shocked and said repeatedly: "Disciple must not dare to have such an idea. The disciple just was puzzled, so he asked Master Da Tian and Master Li for advice."

Li Xuan looked at him and asked, "Do you understand now?"

The back of the monk Yuanjue robe was already covered with cold sweat, and his forehead was covered with sweat beads. He didn't dare to debate with Li Xuandu anymore. He nodded and said, "I understand, I understand, it's the little monk who asked inappropriately. Thank you Master Li for answering the questions and answering them. Confused."

Qin Su couldn't help but smile when he saw this. No wonder Master Di said that Li Xuan has the potential to be a master. Not only is he good at being a teacher, but his sophistry skills should not be underestimated.

Li Xuandu looked at Wuzhen and Bai Xiushang again, "I wonder what the two seniors think?"

Bai Xiushang smiled slightly and nodded, "What Zi Mansion says is very true."

Wuzhen also recited the Buddha's name, "Zengzhu Li entered the inner world."

Li Xuandu waved his sleeves and said to Yuanjue: "Just because of you, after reading a few Buddhist scriptures, learning some slanderous Buddhist principles, or listening to others' slander, he came to discuss the difference between Buddhism and Taoism. It’s not just inappropriate, but a traitor. The discussion here is either the leader of a sect or the elder of a sect. You are not the abbot of Jingchan, nor the elder. There is no place for you here, so retreat.”