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

West Lake, also known as Qiantang Lake.

Because of the beautiful scenery.

Throughout the ages, many literati and poets would come here whenever they came to Lin'an.

"If you want to compare the West Lake to the West, it is better to wear light makeup and heavy makeup." Looking at the lake view in front of him and walking on the embankment, Li Muxuan could not help but think of the articles he had memorized in the early years.

Although transportation was convenient in my previous life, I had no time to go out because I had to make money to live.

Now that I am there and have a glimpse of the West Lake, the charm is indeed very different from looking at photos and videos online. This is probably the difference between fantasy and practice.

Some feelings.

You can never understand it just by thinking about it.

Between thoughts.

Li Muxuan followed his master and crossed Feilai Peak along the path and came to a temple that was full of incense.

"Lingyin Ancient Temple." Looking at the four big characters on the plaque, Li Muxuan thought in his heart: "It is said that Lingyin Temple is inextricably related to Zen Master Daoji."

Although I don’t understand Buddhism, the other party is a big religion after all, so it’s impossible that I haven’t heard of it at all.

Not to mention this Zen Master Daoji

He is almost as famous as Buddha and Guanyin in the world.

That sentence of wine and meat goes through the intestines, but the Buddha remains in the heart, leaving a mark on the hearts of countless people. At the same time, in the comics, Daoji is also a senior and powerful person who became an immortal and a Buddha.

And since that's it.

I have to mention several major factions within Buddhism.

Just as Taoism can be divided into Zhengyi and Quanzhen, Buddhism can also be divided into Zen, Vinaya, Tantra, Huayan, Pure Land, Sanlun, Faxiang, and Tiantai.

It is difficult to compare which one is better and which one is worse.

But the most famous of them all is Zen Buddhism.

Whether it is the familiar Shaolin or the Lingyin in front of us, they all belong to the Zen sect.

The characteristic of Zen Buddhism is that they advocate the inherent Buddha-nature, and do not rely on external pursuits for enlightenment. They abandon literal interpretations, go straight to the source of the heart, and believe that all prajna wisdom arises from the self-nature.

Li Muxuan had nothing to say about this.

He doesn’t understand Buddhism.

But unlike the one-sided criticism of Buddhism on the Internet, he treats Buddhism as a science.

As for Buddhism, haha, it is undeniable that it has produced many good monks, but to be honest, there is also a lot of garbage. This is inseparable from the concept of Buddhism.

Too many of their things are just formalities, which makes it easy for many cunning people to make money by taking advantage of the sect.

Some of these fake monks only use great principles to confuse the world and ask them to donate incense to the temple for the "next life". Even if they suffer themselves, they cannot suffer the Buddha.

for this behavior.

Li Muxuan naturally couldn't stand it.

In his opinion.

In fact, where is the Buddha?

The most important thing is to live your life well. If you haven't done anything well in this life, don't think about the next life.

Instead of donating incense to the temple, it is better to donate the money to those in need, or to honor your parents, or even to eat a good meal yourself, it is worse than donating money.

Of course, let’s talk about it if you don’t need money.

Was thinking about it.

A childish childish voice sounded.

"Two masters, what are you doing here?"

Li Muxuan looked down.

I saw a little bald novice monk wearing robes, clasping his hands together and saluting him.

"I'd like to ask the young master to go out and tell you to host it. Zuo Ruotong of the Trinity Gate is here to visit his old friends." Zuo Ruotong spoke in a natural tone, without the slightest hint of arrogance.

This is also true.

After reaching a very high level.

When facing ordinary people, few would start talking about who I am and who I am.

This is not a lack of grace.

It's not necessary.

At this time, when he heard that the two people in front of him wanted to see the host, the young novice monk naturally did not dare to neglect.

"You two, please wait here."

With that said, he immediately turned around and ran back to report.

About a moment passed.

I saw a middle-aged monk with a strong build and a sinewy face walking out quickly.

"The poor monk's name is Que Fei, the new superintendent of Lingyin Temple." Que Fei first signed up his name, and then said: "I didn't know that Master Zuo was here to visit. There are many neglects. Please come in quickly."

"You're welcome."

Zuo Ruotong smiled lightly.

Immediately, Li Muchuan followed his master and entered the temple together under the leadership of Zen Master Quefei.

The first thing that comes into view is the Temple of the Heavenly King, which has two front and rear doors. The niche facing the mountain gate is dedicated to the Maitreya Buddha statue, and the side facing away from the mountain door is dedicated to the protector Wei Tuo.

On both sides of Wei Tuo are four huge statues of heavenly kings, with majestic shapes and solemn treasures.

According to Li Muxuan's visual inspection.

Each statue here is almost seven or eight meters high.

"Buddhism is still very wealthy."

Looking at the splendid interior, Li Muxuan couldn't help but think of the appearance of his own Trinity Gate.

Although from the outside, the building is just a little simpler than here, the difference inside the palace is huge. The two sides are not on the same level at all.

Even to say something unpleasant.

Compared with Lingyin Temple, the Trinity Gate is no different from the four walls of Jiatu, and it is very poor.

But there is a reason for this.

Buddhism believes that monks are teachers of the three realms, so their clothes must be beautiful, their image must be dignified, and they must have dignity.

Taoist priests, on the other hand, don't pay so much attention to it. They basically only have a few sets of clothes. Even when they open the altar, they wear very simple clothes, not as shabby as Buddhists.

Between thoughts.

Li Muxuan first passed the Heavenly King's Hall, then the Main Hall, and finally came to a vegetable garden.

I saw two figures, an old man and a young man, hoeing and plowing.

"President, Chief Zuomen is here."

"Okay, got it."

Hearing this, the skinny old man in the garden nodded, but did not stop wielding the hoe.

Seeing this, Li Muxuan couldn't help but be curious.

"Master."

"Are they practicing?"

Zuo Ruotong heard his disciple's words and replied: "Well, in Zen terms, it's called Nong Chan."

"Integrate Zen into agriculture, and use agriculture to enlighten the Tao. If you don't do anything for a day, don't eat for a day, practice it to the depths. Walking, standing, sitting and lying down, your nature will be pure, your mind will have no distracting thoughts, and will not be disturbed by external things."

"I see."

Li Muxuan nodded.

This is indeed a good way to temper your character.

You can still cultivate while supporting yourself, but unfortunately, it is of no use to you anymore.

Just thinking about it.

The old monk has finished his work.

"Jie Kong, take a rest."

"good."

The monk who was called Jiekong put down his hoe and looked at Master and Disciple Li Muxuan.

At the same time, Li Muxuan was also sizing up the monk named Jie Kong. He looked about the same age as himself, but his muscles were very strong.

Especially the two big eyes and thick eyebrows look particularly bright.

Of course, the most important thing is his name.

"Jie Kong?"

"It won't be the one who will be one of the future ten, right?"

Li Muxuan couldn't help but feel a little confused.

If he remembers correctly.

Master Jiekong should have been a Shaolin monk when he was young. How could he come to Lingyin Temple?

At this time.

Master Zuo Ruotong's voice sounded.

"Monk Huiming."

"Is this your new disciple?"

"no."

Old monk Huiming shook his head in denial, and then said: "You also know that I come from Shaolin."

"Jie Kong is my junior disciple's disciple. Because he is a bit impatient and has many conflicts with his fellow disciples, he was thrown here to learn Zen skills from me. I want to calm my thoughts."

As he said that, he turned around and looked at Li Muxuan with a benevolent look on his face.

"This must be your disciple, right?"

"You can't talk about being an expert."

Zuo Ruotong said with a smile on his face, "Even if you have a little talent in meditation, you can achieve peace of mind when walking, standing, sitting or lying down when you first enter Taoism, and you can even observe your own thoughts with your original mind."

"In this regard, sometimes I don't know how to teach him, alas."

Huiming: "."