Chapter 17 Consciousness (4)

Tang Seng was surprised: Who is the fairy? Tang Seng seems to have never met you. The old man said: I dare not be called an immortal, but it is okay to be called an old man.I am the land god of Shuangcha Ridge. I have a small position and a light position. Naturally, you will not recognize me. Tang Seng said: It's been a long time, I really can't remember, what else do I have left with you? The land said: When you passed Shuangcha Ridge, you hadn't accepted Wukong as an apprentice, and you were alone. Tang Seng said: Indeed, it was extremely difficult at that time. The land said: At that time, a tiger rushed towards you, but I was protecting you secretly, so you didn't fall in love with the tiger's harm!

Tang Seng said: "Thank you for the secret protection of the land master, so that Tang Seng can escape this difficulty!" The land said: Don't thank me, it was Guanyin who said hello along the way, every land has to protect you secretly, and those who violate it will be dismissed. Tang Seng said: It is also difficult for my senior sister's painstaking efforts! The land said: When the tiger attacked you, you lost a vegetarian bowl in a panic. Tang Seng vaguely remembered: I was so careless that I forgot to look for it. The land said: I have no choice but to keep the vegetarian bowl and wait for it to return to its original owner one day.

Tang Seng said: You are a caring person, but unfortunately I don't need that bowl now. The land was surprised: this is your treasure, even if you go to the world, you must pass on the mantle to others! Tang Seng said: I went to the human world to have children and learn at the same time, and I didn't want to find someone to pass on the legacy. The land said: How can I do that? You are a generation of eminent monks. If you look up in the future, you still don’t know who is your descendant. Wouldn’t it drown out your school? Tang Seng said: That is a kind of formalism! Land said: Formalism must also be practiced, God has always operated like this.

Tang Seng said: I hate formalism, and I don't want to bring it to the world. The land persuaded: Tang Seng, you are too stubborn, this is your capital, you can't lose it! Tang Seng said: This kind of capital has no practical significance. The land said: You are wrong, it can bring you benefits, you see old guys like Li Laojun and Taibai Jinxing are much smarter than you! Tang Seng was a little convinced: how can you see it? The land said: The Milky Way is preparing to hold a new star seminar, and Taibai Jinxing went to hang up an honorary president. Tang Seng said: What's so great about that?

The land said: It is not only an honor, but also a power. If you want to pass the thesis, you must have some time for the honorary chairman, and you can get some snacks from it. Tang Seng asked: Is Laojun Li also known by some name? The land said: Of course, several alchemy associations have been established recently, all of which are Li Laojun as the general advisor, and the associations secretly give him alchemy! Tang Seng said: I am not rare! The land said: The Queen Mother is even more domineering. She is the president of peach planting associations everywhere, and she has imported high-quality peach seeds.

Tang Seng said: I am really tired of this bad habit. The land said: Whether you are annoying or not, you can't avoid it. Tang Seng said: I just can't get used to it, the more ignorant people are, the more they like to control the banner! The land said: You just need to understand this, so your big flag has to be erected. Tang Seng said: "If that's the case, wouldn't I be no different from them?" The land said: It's different. Although the real and the fake are mixed together, the fake still secretly admires the real. Tang Seng shook his head: Since it is something I hate, I will not learn from others.

The land said: In this way, you are too worthless. Those who read Fengshui have schools from masters; those who measure characters also have factions. Tang Seng said: No matter what you say, I will not be tempted, because I am tired of all the hypocrisy in the sky, and I want to go to the world to be an honest person. The land said: This does not violate the principle of being a human being. There is a proverb in the world that says: The geese leave their voices, and the people leave their names. Tang Seng said: As long as I study hard, I can leave a name for future generations. The land said: Tang Seng, you still seem selfish. You only want future generations to remember your name, and you don't want to pass on your school.

Tang Yan became angry: Why should I let the benefits of those who just say no to do it be shared? The land said: Tang Seng, there is no evidence, so you can't just talk nonsense! Tang Seng said: It is a common phenomenon now, do we still need evidence? The land said: Tang Seng, you can't regard trees as forests, and make generalizations! Tang Seng said: It is too outrageous for a god to do it. A small god wrote an article, and the leader forced his signature on it, and the name was still at the top. Tang Seng said: These are no temptations for me anymore. I just want to find a piece of pure land. I have my mission and my pursuit. When I go to the world and arrange myself, I am satisfied.

The land said: In this way, you will not ask for this bowl again. Tang Seng said: Give it to you as a souvenir! The land said: Thank you, if it is thousands of years old, it will be a precious historical relic. Tang Seng asked the Buddha: When you led me to the west, why did you let me see my predecessor? Jieyin Buddha said: That is my duty. My job is to connect a person's past life with this life. Tang Seng asked: Why was my previous life so ugly? The Buddha said: Because your life is so cool, so cool that all the women in the world are tempted. Tang Seng said: Am I beautiful? Why don't I know it?

The Buddha said: Whether a person is beautiful or ugly is not something you can say clearly. Tang Seng said: I have already felt that many women are attracted to me, but it seems that it is only related to my identity. Jieyin Buddha said: It is related to your life experience, because your previous life is too attractive. Tang Seng was puzzled: Is there any merit in my previous life? Jieyin Buddha said: Your past life is related to Tathagata Buddha, your past life is full of Buddha's light, some people will be fascinated immediately when they see a star of Buddha's light. Tang Seng said: I am going back to the human world now, will I still have contact with the Buddhist world?

Receive and guide the Buddha and say: Buddhism is about fate, your relationship with the Buddha is over, I will not guide you anymore. Tang Seng said: You are so close to the Tathagata Buddha, do you know the current situation of the Tathagata Buddha? Jieyin Buddha said: The actions of Tathagata Buddha are generally not known to the outside world. Tang Seng said: Why did he make it so mysterious, so that people can't figure it out? Jieyin Buddha said: If he is not mysterious, he is not the real Tathagata Buddha. Tang Seng understood something: it turns out that the Buddha is also created by a mysterious atmosphere. Jieyin Buddha said: You only understand now, it is too late. Tang Seng was puzzled: what is the reason? Jieyin Buddha said: If you had understood earlier, I am afraid you would not have the result you have today. Tang Seng said: Buddhas are created by humans, without human praise and worship, there would be no Buddhas. Received the Buddha and said: Smart, you have seen the things of the Buddha thoroughly. Tang Seng said: Man created Buddha, and man, and only man, is the real driving force for the development of Buddha. Citing Buddha said: There are no gods and Buddhas in the world, but because there are more people in need, they have to create their own favorite gods and Buddhas. Tang Seng said: This is simply the tragedy of the world. Jieyin Buddha said: This kind of sorrow is also imposed on them by the gods, because the gods need people to support them. Tang Seng said: I already know the subtle relationship between humans and gods. Jieyin Buddha said: It's good to understand, you have to grasp this relationship well, and measure it appropriately. Jieyin Buddha said: The world and the sky are also connected by me, and I will weld all these seamlessly. Tang Seng was speechless, his mind was confused, and the heaven and the earth merged into one again. Tang Seng was blocked by the door god in front of Leiyin Temple. Tang Seng said: I came to Leiyin Temple last time, you didn't stop me, why is it abnormal today? The door god said: You came here last time, you were considered a member of your family, but now you are an outsider. Tang Seng said: Is there such a difference? I was just canceled the title, and you turned your face and refused to recognize anyone? The door god said: There is a difference between inside and outside when entering and leaving. This is a rule, also called door rules. Tang Seng said: The door rules must not be impersonal at all! The door god said: Have you forgotten a motto: enter the door to see your face? Tang Seng said: Why do you need to look at your face? The door god said: Look at my face, just look at my expression, my emotions, and decide the fate of the people outside the door. Tang Seng said: Can you really decide my Tang Seng's fate today? The door god said: If I don't let you in, you will never see the Buddha! Tang Seng said: I don't have to see the Buddha today, so I won't enter this door. The door god said: This is not important, what is important is that there are many doors in the world. Tang Seng asked: What if there are many doors? The door god said: "Every door has its own rules. There may be many doors you want to enter, but you can't just enter if you want to. Do you understand what I mean?" Tang Seng said: Thank you for your advice. Did the Buddha teach you to say this? The door god said: I realized this by myself. I have been a door god for so long, so I can naturally realize many things, especially the perceptual knowledge. Tang Seng said: There are many doors in the world, are they different from the doors in heaven? The door god said: The door rules in the world are the same as the door rules in the sky, and they must follow the ten-character principle: go out to see the sky, and enter the door to see the face. Tang Seng said: There are so many difficulties in being a human being. The Golden Summit Immortal told Tang Seng: You have walked this section of the road. Although it is short, it is rough! Tang Seng said: I have tried it, and I naturally understand the hardships! Jinding Daxian said: What I want to tell you is: it is difficult to travel in the world! Tang Seng said: I am willing to be a human being, and I have to go on no matter how difficult the road is. The Great Immortal on the Golden Top sang: "The green and green bamboos are full of dharma bodies; the lush yellow flowers are nothing but bitterness." Tang Seng said: What do the sixteen characters that the Great Immortal said mean? Jinding Daxian said: When you come to the world, you pour your feelings into nature unreservedly, and the wind, flowers, snow and moon will become your life! Tang Seng said: If you can understand a sentence, thousands of sentences can be understood in a moment, and I will deal with difficulties with a normal heart, and the difficulties will disappear. The Great Immortal on the Golden Top said: "The reward is not enough to be broken into pieces, but one sentence is clear beyond tens of billions. This is the charm of Zen Buddhism." Tang Seng suddenly realized something, and said loudly: There are flowers in spring, moon in autumn, cool wind in summer and moon in winter. If you have nothing to worry about, it is a good season in life. The Great Immortal of Jinding praised: You are in a good mood, you will definitely not lose money if you go to the world. Tang Seng said: When I go to the human world, my roots of wisdom still exist. I pursue the light of my nature. The Great Immortal on the Golden Top puts his palms together and sings: "The ancient appearance is withered and leaning against the bamboo fence, and Subhuti is clearly drawn, and the emptiness is not allowed to be separated from the voice, as if listening to the solitary ape crying under the moon." Tang Seng said: I am dull by nature, and I don't understand the meaning of the verse, please show me clearly! The Golden Top Immortal said: After you go to the human world, although you have escaped the turmoil of the heavens, you still live in a world full of noise, and it is rare to find a moment of real peace. Tang Monk was puzzled: Great Immortal, what is the explanation for the solitary ape crying under the moon? The Great Immortal on the Golden Top said: You listen to the lone ape crying under the moon in the world, but you can't forget the excitement in the sky. Tang Seng said: Maybe with loneliness in the world, I can move forward persistently. Jinding Daxian said: Go, you have no turning back, you better forget everything I said. Tang Seng laughed and said: Do you think I will remember the nonsense you just said? Jinding Daxian asked: What do you mean? Tang Seng said: I have a secret to tell you, do you want to know? Jinding Daxian said: Don't tell me, all you took away are secrets. Tang Seng said: When I came to the world, I became a Buddha in the world, and the Tathagata is not as famous as me. The Great Immortal on the Golden Top was shocked: It turns out that your coming to the world was planned for a long time" Tang Seng said: My wings have grown hard, and I want to stand on my own. The Golden Top Immortal asked: Have you consulted with the Tathagata? Tang Seng said: I have hinted to him, he is a wise Buddha, he should understand. The Golden Top Immortal said: Aren't you dividing the Buddha into two? Tang Seng said: Sooner or later there will be such a day, and I will become a Buddha with the characteristics of the Central Plains! The white mouse spirit told Tang Seng: When you are in the world, you have to cooperate with me well, and don't do things that are sorry for us! Tang Seng was surprised; last time you wanted to match me, I almost became a rat husband, I haven't bothered about it yet, why are you pestering me again? The white mouse spirit said, "That's an old case, so it doesn't make much sense to bring it up again."Let me remind you, lest you suffer setbacks in the world. Tang Seng asked: Why do you care about me so much? The white mouse spirit said: You are wrong, one-twelfth of the people in the world are related to rats, can you avoid them? Tang Seng was puzzled: This is an astronomical figure! The white mouse spirit said: The twelve zodiac signs are all related to people, and the years, months and days of life are arranged according to the twelve zodiac signs. Tang Seng said: I understand, it is arranged like this. The white mouse spirit said: You haven't fully understood yet, among the twelve zodiac signs, the rat ranks first. Tang Seng asked: Why is it arranged like this? The white mouse spirit said: Because the mouse is the smartest and most intelligent, rationality is of course ranked first. Tang Seng said: You are elevating yourself. Mice do things secretly. They always come out to move around in the middle of the night, which is the time of Zi, so give the mouse the darkest moment! The white mouse spirit said: We will not argue about this issue, you'd better not offend people who look like a mouse. Tang Seng said: Why? The White Rat Spirit said: "It looks like a mouse, but its heart is very cruel, and it is very good at harming people." Tang Seng didn't believe it: What is the connection between appearance and heart? The white mouse spirit said: Zhang Tang, a cruel official in the Han Dynasty, had exactly the same longings as a mouse. Tang Seng shook his head: This doesn't explain the problem either. The White Rat Spirit said: Zhao Gao, the villain of the Qin Dynasty, has a mouse mouth! Tang Seng didn't refute anymore, he savored the two examples given by the white mouse spirit carefully. The white mouse spirit also warned: Don't easily call others short-sighted. Tang Seng asked: Why? The white mouse spirit said: Because this sentence is wrong, we rats can see very far. Tang Seng became a little impatient: Why do you want to play this with me? The white mouse spirit said: I just want to find an excuse to take another look at you. Tang Seng said: "Why bother? I always talk nonsense when we meet." The white mouse spirit said: Only in this way, you will not forget when you come to the world: there was a white mouse who loved you! Tang Seng praised: the mouse is indeed a spirit, and it deserves to be the first of the twelve zodiac signs! Patriarch Bodhi said: Tang Monk, I have never met you, why did you come to my mountain? Tang Seng said: Although I have never met my ancestors, we have a very close relationship. Bodhisattva asked: What is the origin? Tang Seng said: You are Sun Wukong's master, and I am also Sun Wukong's master. Isn't this the origin? Bodhi said: That's right, you and I are both Wukong's masters, but we are all very different. Tang Seng said: Why don't I feel this way? Bodhi said: I teach Wukong how to be a god, and you teach Wukong how to be a man. Tang Seng said: In this way, we are teaching two Monkey Kings. Bodhi said: Exactly, the Wukong I taught did not subdue Yama Wang Laozi's control, escaped reincarnation, was immortal, and lived as long as mountains and rivers. Tang Seng asked: As the ancestor said, what kind of Wukong is what I teach? Bodhi said: The Sikong you taught is bound by you and cannot escape your golden hoop curse, a slave who listens to you obediently! Tang Seng said: How do you sound so ugly? Bodhi said; my apprentice Wukong is happy, and your apprentice Wukong is in pain. Tang Seng said: I love Wukong very much. Although he worked hard along the way, in the end, I gave him compensation. Bodhi said; you can make him famous, but you can't give him freedom! Tang Seng said: Since he has followed me, he has to be bound by organizational discipline. Bodhi said: Tang Seng, on the way to learn scriptures in the Western Paradise, try hard to make yourself the idol of the three disciples, and you have really succeeded. Tang Seng said: It was my personality charm and spirit that conquered them. Bodhi said: No, behind the idol, you are a patriarch who does not distinguish between virtuous and foolish, and acts arbitrarily. Tang Seng said: The four of us, master and apprentice, walked together harmoniously along the way without quarreling. Although it was difficult, we were in a happy mood. Bodhi said: That is because you have been living in a deception. Tang Seng said: How come I didn't feel the scam. Bodhi said: You are living in a deception set by others, and the three apprentices are living in your deception. Tang Seng asked: Who set up a scam for me? Bodhi said: Tathagata, Avalokitesvara, Taibai Jinxing, Li Laojun and other gods are all masters of deception and conspiracy. You are trapped in it, but you can't detect it. Tang Seng said: I have a clear conscience for not setting up a trap for the three apprentices. Bodhi said: Among my three disciples, no one has ever thought this way. Bodhi said: You are wrong again. In fact, you have a disciple who is the most sober, and he can see it. Tang Seng asked: Who saw it? Bodhi said: Monk Sha. Tang Seng asked: What is the basis? Bodhi said: Along the way, Monk Sha never made mistakes and never wavered. He followed you most closely. Tang Seng said: This is because he is full of confidence in the future. Bodhi said: He was afraid of stepping into a trap, so he walked extremely cautiously. Tang Seng said: Where is Zhu Bajie? Bodhi said: Lie Bajie is a complex of individuals, gods, and demons. The stupidity of gods, the weakness of humans, and the greed of demons are all manifested in him. Tang Seng said: Among the three apprentices, Bajie is my favorite. Bodhi said: Because he is the most authentic, you can grasp his weakness. Tang Seng said: Bajie often retreats and speaks discouraged words, but I never criticize him. Bodhi said: It is a kind of emotional venting, which will not lead to serious consequences. Tang Seng said: Bajie is greedy for money and lustful, and he is fully behaved, and I have never cared about it. Bodhi said: Although he is lustful, he has a wicked heart but no courage. Although he is greedy for money, he has nothing to greed for. Tang Seng said: Among the four of us, he is the one who lives the most fulfilling life. Bodhi said: The most unfortunate thing is Wukong, who has always played a tragic role. Tang Seng said: "Old Ancestor, it's a little unfair for you to say that!" Bodhi said: Wukong likes to be free, without greed and ambition, but your golden hoop mantra has changed him. Tang Seng said: On the road to the west, Wukong moved forward bravely, without complaint or regret, what misfortune did he have? Bodhi said: He has been living in a state of contradiction, this is the real misfortune. Tang Seng said: All right, the three of them have achieved true fruition, and I am going to the human world. The fate of master and apprentice is over, and that part of the Long March has become a beautiful memory. Bodhi said: The environment is created by the mind, all situations are created by the mind, and the Buddha is also created by the mind. The mind that becomes a Buddha is the true heart, which is the ordinary mind. Tang Seng said: Do you want to remind me of something? Bodhi said: You are going to change to a new environment. If you have to be unobstructed and unobstructed, you will be happy wherever you go. Tang Seng said: Thank you for reminding me, I will study new problems under the new situation. Bodhi said: Take what should be taken away, and what should be left behind. Tang Seng said: I don't understand what the ancestor said. Bodhi said: A monk, brother and brother were on their way. When the river was flooded, a young woman was unable to cross the river. The brother picked her up to cross the river, put her down and continued on her way. Tang Seng said: The monk is a monk, he should not carry a woman across the river. Bodhi said: That brother is exactly what you thought. After traveling for dozens of miles, the brother is still saying: Brother, you shouldn't hug that woman. Tang Seng was puzzled: how would the senior brother answer? Bodhi said: Brother said to my brother, I carried the girl across the river and let her go, but you carried her for dozens of miles. Tang Seng realized it: You can't be rigid in everything, and you can't carry things. Tang Seng asked Boundless Bodhisattva about his life experience: How did I become Tang Seng? Boundless Bodhisattva said: It is not easy to say this, because it directly involves the Tathagata. Tang Seng said: The Tathagata said that I used to be his apprentice, and I have always been skeptical about it. Boundless Bodhisattva said: "It's been a long time, and I can't remember the dusty years." Tang Seng said: Bodhisattva, you are a celebrity around the Tathagata, and you know many inside stories. The Bodhisattva said: Tathagata has a disciple named Jin Chanzi, but after the reincarnation of that Jin Chanzi, it is difficult to tell whether it has become you or not. Tang Seng said: Tathagata should know exactly where Jin Chanzi is reincarnated. Boundless Bodhisattva pondered and said: The specific story of this incident is Guanyin, and it is unknown whether there is any mistake in it. Tang Seng said: Since Jin Chanzi is Tathagata's apprentice, why should Tathagata let him be reincarnated? Tang Seng said: The Tathagata said that I used to be his apprentice, and I have always been skeptical about it.