Chapter 207: Obtaining the scriptures in the West
As time went by, Wukong and the monk became more and more accustomed to the monk's name Xuanzang.
One day, Wukong couldn't help but say to Xuanzang:
"Xuanzang, do you know that you were originally a reincarnated from Lingshan? Don't you want to find your true self and figure out all the previous life?"
Xuanzang looked calm, looked gently into the distance, and said slowly:
"Whether in the past or in this life, for me, it is just a passing cloud. I am a monk, no one, not anyone. What is important is the present, this heart towards Buddha."
After hearing this, Wukong scratched his head. Although he was a little puzzled by Xuanzang's answer, he also secretly admired his state of mind.
After that, Wukong followed Xuanzang to study Buddhism. Xuanzang tried his best to teach. Wukong was gifted and soon finished learning all the Buddhist teachings that Xuanzang learned.
At this time, Wukong felt that it was time to go to Lingshan, and he said to Xuanzang:
"I have learned the Buddhist teachings you taught, it's time to go to Lingshan. I'll take you back to the temple now. I plan to hike to Lingshan to show my sincerity."
Upon hearing this, a trace of interest flashed in Xuanzang's eyes and clasped his hands together and said:
"Traveling to Lingshan and going through hardships is also a kind of Buddhist practice. I wish to go with you and continue to comprehend the Buddhist teachings during this long journey."
Wukong was a little confused and asked:
"You won't tell the people in the temple? They will definitely worry about you."
Xuanzang nodded slightly and said:
"You are right, I should make it clear to them."
So Wukong and Xuanzang returned to the temple where Xuanzang was.
Xuanzang informed everyone in the temple about his walking to Lingshan Mountain to seek scriptures with Wukong. Although everyone was reluctant to leave, they all understood Xuanzang's decision and prayed for them.
After everything was arranged, Wukong and Xuanzang bid farewell to everyone in the temple and embarked on the road to Lingshan.
Lingshan, auspicious light is shrouded in the sound of the Sanskrit.
On this day, the Buddha was preaching on the lotus platform, and the Bodhisattvas and Arhats under his seat listened devoutly.
Suddenly, an inspiration flashed. The Buddha opened his eyes slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. However, he already knew that Wukong had abducted Jin Chanzi and reincarnated Xuanzang.
He then told the story to other Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.
Then he said softly:
"This Sun Wukong is indeed casual in his behavior. However, he may be an opportunity to meet Jin Chanzi this time."
Manjushri Bodhisattva, who was standing beside him, folded his hands together and asked respectfully:
"Buddha, how should this matter be handled?"
The Buddha pondered for a moment and said slowly:
"This Sun Wukong has a great wish to create a world where humans and demons live in harmony, and his ambition is commendable. Jin Chanzi's reincarnation as Xuanzang is also a fate for me.
Send Guanyin Bodhisattva to contact Wukong to see what he plans, and guide them on the right path. ”
Guanyin Bodhisattva received the order and turned into a golden light, left Lingshan, and headed for Nanzhanbu Continent.
At this time, Wukong and Xuanzang were resting in a mountain forest. Wukong was telling Xuanzang about his experience in Beijuluzhou, and Xuanzang was fascinated by the hearing.
At this moment, an old woman appeared before them.
The old woman was dressed simply, had an anxious face, and was leaning on a crutch in her hand, staggering, looking very weak.
Wukong saw through the old woman's disguise at first sight, which was transformed by Guanyin Bodhisattva, but he was curious about what Guanyin was going to do, so he observed it quietly.
The old woman walked up to them tremblingly and said in a crying voice:
"Two kind-hearted people, I'm lost. I really can't find my way home from this wilderness. Good luck, please help me."
Xuanzang was already compassionate, and saw this and hurriedly stepped forward to support the old woman and said in a harmonious voice:
"Don't worry, old man, please tell me slowly, we will help you find your way home."
Along the way, Guanyin Bodhisattva pretended to be careless and asked:
"Where are you two going? Look at your hurry."
Xuanzang answered without reservation:
"We are going to the Lingshan Mountain in Xitian just to pilgrimage to seek a higher level of Buddhism and save all sentient beings."
Guanyin Bodhisattva nodded slightly, and had already understood in his heart. He followed the path ahead and said:
"Oh, I remembered it. Just follow this road and you can get home. Thank you."
After saying that, he turned around and left.
But before he walked far, a golden light flashed by, and Wukong instantly appeared in front of Guanyin Bodhisattva, blocking her way.
But it was Wukong.
Wukong asked:
"Guanyin Bodhisattva, you are pretending to be an old woman, asking for directions and asking about our itinerary. What exactly do you want to do?"
Seeing that Guanyin Bodhisattva was discovered, she no longer concealed it. She restored her original solemn Dharma appearance and smiled and said:
"Sun Wukong, you are indeed extraordinary.
When the Buddha saw you take away the reincarnation of Jin Chanzi, he sent me to come and test it. Now it seems that you and Xuanzang do have the intention toward Buddha, which is a good thing! ”
"There is Mahayana Buddhism in Lingshan. Jin Chanzi was reincarnated and wanted to go to Lingshan to obtain Mahayana Buddhism to save all sentient beings. But this is exactly the Buddhist plan. I will definitely go back and tell the Buddha that if you are sincere at that time, you will not be able to enter the Buddhist temple!"
After hearing the words of Guanyin Bodhisattva, Wukong raised his eyebrows slightly, a trace of thought flashed in his eyes, and he scratched his head and said:
"Bodhisattva, I just want to find a way to make the human race and the demon race live in harmony. I was thinking about the answers hidden in this Buddhism, so I thought about going to Lingshan to seek the true scriptures.
As for entering Buddhism, I don’t care too much, I just care whether I can achieve my wish. ”
Guanyin Bodhisattva nodded gently, looked at Wukong with gentle eyes, and said:
"Sun Wukong, if you have this great wish, it is a blessing for the people of the world. This Mahayana Buddhism contains infinite compassion and wisdom. It can not only save sentient beings, but also help you realize your ideals in your heart.
Jin Chanzi’s reincarnation as Xuanzang is shouldering the mission of retrieving the Mahayana Buddhism. You walk with him in accordance with this arrangement. ”
Wukong touched the back of his head and grinned:
"My old man doesn't understand any arrangements. I only know that Xuanzang is a kind person with compassion. I went to Lingshan with him to take care of each other and learn more Buddhism.
Since this matter is in line with the Buddhist plan, I will do this! ”
Guanyin Bodhisattva nodded with a smile.
Then.
She simply manifested her true form directly in front of Xuanzang.
Xuanzang was shocked when he saw this.
After Wukong explained everything briefly, he realized that the woman was Guanyin Bodhisattva.
Guanyin said:
"Xuanzang, you are the reincarnation of Jin Chanzi. Although you have forgotten the events of your previous life, the Buddha's heart has not changed. This time, you are going to Lingshan, and the journey is difficult and dangerous. You must firm your beliefs and not give up halfway."
Xuanzang clasped his hands together, his face calm and firm, and said respectfully:
"Don't worry, the Bodhisattva, I should keep my teachings in mind. No matter how many difficulties and obstacles there are, I will focus on the Buddha and go to Lingshan with unswerving determination to seek Buddhism and save all sentient beings."
Guanyin Bodhisattva nodded with satisfaction and continued:
"Since that's the case, you two will continue to move forward. There will be many tests waiting for you along the way, but as long as you are sincere and firm, you will definitely be able to get rid of danger.
Then I went back to report to the Buddha and told him your determination. Sun Wukong, if you can always be sincere on this journey of learning from the scriptures, you will never be able to get what you want in the future. ”
Wukong laughed, patted his chest and said:
"Don't worry, Bodhisattva, I, Lao Sun, do what I say! I will definitely bring Xuanzang to Lingshan safely and obtain the Mahayana Buddhism!"
After saying that, Wukong and Xuanzang bowed to Guanyin Bodhisattva. Guanyin Bodhisattva nodded slightly, turned into a golden light, and disappeared into the sky in an instant.
Guanyin Bodhisattva soon returned to Lingshan.
"Buddha, my disciple has gone to test Sun Wukong and Xuanzang as you told me." The Buddha nodded slightly, looked at Guanyin Bodhisattva calmly, and asked softly:
"Oh? Then what will happen after this test?"
Guanyin Bodhisattva informed the Buddha in detail about the words and deeds of Wukong and Xuanzang.
After Guanyin Bodhisattva finished speaking, the Buddha frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.
He closed his eyes slightly, trying to calculate Goku's true purpose.
After all, since his birth, all kinds of deeds have shown that he is not an ordinary person.
He pacified Beijuluzhou and was famous, but now he suddenly wanted to go to Lingshan to seek Buddhist scriptures. The change in this is really strange.
"This Sun Wukong's pacification of Beijuluzhou has spread all over the world. He wants to create a world where humans and demons live in harmony. If he really wants to make the people, he will make sense to seek Buddhist scriptures.
But he has always acted casually and elusively, and there are other reasons in this. ”
The Buddha slowly opened his eyes, and a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes.
Manjushri Bodhisattva on the side saw the Buddha's face showing a worry, folded his hands together, and said respectfully:
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"Buddha, although Sun Wukong acts unruly, he looks like he has the heart to seek welfare for the people. Perhaps, we should give him a chance."
The Buddha nodded slightly and said:
"With that being said, we should not take it lightly for caution."
After saying that, the Buddha's figure flashed slightly and disappeared on the lotus platform.
The next moment, the Buddha appeared in the Lingxiao Palace in the Heavenly Court.
The Jade Emperor was sitting on the throne, handling the affairs of the Heavenly Court.
Seeing the Buddha coming, the Jade Emperor stood up slightly, bowed and smiled:
"The Buddha is here, I wonder what is important?"
The Buddha clasped his hands together, bowed slightly, and said:
"Your Majesty, you are here today for the sake of Sun Wukong."
When the Jade Emperor heard this, he frowned slightly and said:
"Sun Wukong? What trouble did he cause?"
The Buddha informed the Jade Emperor in detail about Wukong's reincarnation of Jin Chanzi, and their desire to go to Lingshan to seek Buddhist scriptures.
After hearing this, the Jade Emperor pondered slightly and said:
"It's surprising that Sun Wukong has this idea now. However, you shouldn't ask me about this, go and ask Laojun."
The Buddha Tathagata said goodbye to the Jade Emperor.
I found Taishang Laojun again.
It happened to be.
Lin Yuan was also in the Tushita Palace.
Tathagata saw Lin Yuan and calculated secretly, but found that he could not see through this person's foundation, and was slightly surprised.
He looked at Taishang Laojun with exploratory eyes.
The Grand Lord smiled slightly and introduced:
"Tathagata, this is Sun Wukong's master. You may call him the Holy Lord of Hou Zhao."
The Buddha Tathagata nodded slightly, with a look of silence on his face, but his heart was full of doubts, and he was secretly wondering when such a mysterious person would have appeared in this world, and he had no idea about him.
He frowned slightly and asked:
"Laojun, when did you have such an expert in this life? Why has I never heard of it?"
The Supreme Lord just smiled mysteriously and did not answer.
Lin Yuan also looked calm and had no intention of explaining.
Seeing that neither of them was willing to say much, the Buddha Tathagata stopped asking questions, but turned the topic to Sun Wukong.
He folded his hands together, looked at Lin Yuan, and said:
"Since you are Wukong's master, I think you know his thoughts best. Now Wukong is going to Lingshan to seek Buddhist scriptures. I can't figure out his true intentions.
I wonder if you can answer one or two questions for me. Why did Wukong do this to obtain the scriptures? ”
Lin Yuan pondered for a moment and slowly spoke:
"This child Wukong is free and unruly by nature, but he has great righteousness. He pacified Beijuluzhou in order to allow the human and demons there to live in harmony.
This time he went to Lingshan to seek Buddhist scriptures, in order to realize his ambition and find ways to make the people of the world live and work in peace and contentment.
Although he acted casually, the kindness and justice in his heart never changed. ”
"Of course. The most important thing is that Wukong has reached a limit. His retreat may have to go more and look more to make it clear."
Buddha Tathagata nodded slightly, a light of thought flashed in his eyes, and he said:
"So that's it. After hearing what you said, Wukong is really a person who cares about the world. Originally, I wanted to arrange some people to protect my disciple. Now that Wukong is here, there is no need to worry too much."
Lin Yuan said:
"I just hope that if Wukong can firmly follow the Golden Cicadazi and arrive at Lingshan, you can teach the Buddhist teachings to him without reservation."
Buddha Tathagata was slightly stunned, and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes. He did not expect Lin Yuan to make such a request.
However, he quickly returned to his calmness, nodded slightly, and said:
"Don't worry, if Wukong can firmly protect Xuanzang to Lingshan and sincerely go to the Buddha, I will naturally teach him the Dharma without reservation.
My Buddhism has always accepted people with fate. If he can gain some enlightenment, it will be a blessing for the Buddhism. ”
Lin Yuan nodded slightly:
"I feel relieved when I have the words of Buddha.
Although the child Wukong is a little impatient and acts casually, he is kind-hearted and has a sense of unyielding desire to admit defeat.
I believe that on this road to learning from the scriptures, he will continue to grow, go further, and ultimately realize his ambitions. ”
The Supreme One said on the side:
"You really believe in you, your disciple. If he doesn't go further in the end, what do you think?"
"And, you just wanted to verify something in him at first. After Beiju Luzhou, do you still have doubts in your heart?"
Lin Yuan was silent for a moment:
"After Beijuluzhou, I have no doubts in my heart."
"But Goku"
"I really want to see where his limit is now."
"If he had not taken the lead in the journey to obtain the scriptures and the path to heaven, he had not taken any further."
"I will take action."
"After all, I promised the Jade Emperor."
(This chapter ends)