Chapter 10 Chapter Ten Haitian Buddha Kingdom

In Haitian Buddhist Kingdom, A Bing Lixue for three days, finally touched the Zen master, and under the guidance of the Zen master, A Bing found the confluence of Zen and Qin Tao, and finally realized the true meaning of Qin music... In the early morning, facing the rising sun, A Bing climbed up Piaomiao Peak together with Xiaoyaoyoushi, looking at the smoky Taihu Lake, A Bing pointed to Yuantouzhu in the north of the lake and said: "Xiaoyaoyoushi, look, that is the scenery of Taihu Lake. The most beautiful place is also the place where Yang Qin and I often practice piano." "Oh, then I'll draw it." The Easy Wanderer began to draw.

The wanderer said while painting: "Painting and playing the piano are also interlinked. It is also the combination of hardness and softness, and the harmony of yin and yang." A Bing said: "So I want to learn painting from you." The wanderer said: "Daoist Hua, according to the Taoist point of view, where is the connection between the piano and the painting?" A Bing said: "The highest state of Taoist music is the sound of nature, which is a sound that transcends everything that comes and goes away." The wanderer said: "It's what Lao Tzu said about the great sound and the rare sound."

A Bing said: "Yes, I think the highest state of painting should be the same as Taoist music, the painting of sounds of nature." "Yes, the painting of sounds of nature." A Bing said, "Next step, where are you going?" The wanderer said: "I haven't thought about it yet, how about you?" A Bing said: "The master of Lingyan Temple said that the Buddhist music in Putuo Mountain is very transcendent. I decided to go south to visit this Buddhist country in the East China Sea and learn the advantages of Buddhist music." "Are you going?" A Bing asked.

"Okay, I'll go with you." So the two hit the road. A Bing and Xiaoyaoyoushi begged for alms during the day and stayed in the temple at night. They walked for many days before arriving at Mount Putuo, which is known as Penglai Fairy Island.This is the Holy Land of Buddhism in the East China Sea. Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty once came here to practice. The most famous sight of Mount Putuo is the mirage, which A Bing encountered unexpectedly.On this day, the weather was fine, the wind was sunny, and A Bing and the wanderer were out of breath. As soon as they climbed Foding Mountain, the wanderer pointed to the sea and shouted: "Ah! Look, it's a mirage."

A Bing looked in the direction he was pointing, and sure enough, on the edge of the vast sea and sky, there were colorful palaces and jade buildings... It was the first time for A Bing to see the sea, and also the first time to watch the mirage. He was very excited. The wanderer hurriedly took out the pen and paper, sat on a rock and began to draw. A Bing felt that although Foding Mountain was not very high, he could see the vast sea from afar. At this time, he heard the sound of the tide, looked at the sky, and suddenly felt that his heart was boundless. . Looking at the vast sea, A Bing missed Qin Mei in his heart. He was wondering whether Qin Mei would leave Taihu Lake and go to the prairie, would she also marry away as sadly as Zhaojun... At this time, although A Bing Facing the sea, his heart seemed to fly to the endless prairie.

His piano sound also showed infinite sadness along with his heart, but also flexible and powerful.The wanderer who was painting a mirage heard this, turned his head and praised: "It's really the sound of nature." The sound of the piano alarmed the monks in the temple, and they all ran out to listen. "Where do you come from? You play the qin so well." A monk asked. "I came from Lei Zun Temple in Wuxi, and I want to learn scriptures from you." Another monk asked, "Where did the Taoist priests come from? They play the qin so exquisitely!" "Pin Dao came from the Sanqing Temple in Wuxi to learn from the Buddha."

"Okay, you taught us the secret of playing the pipa." Two monks went to report to their abbot, and one said: "That Taoist plays the qin very well, just like the fairy music in the sky." Another said: "Let them stay for two days, we want to learn from them." The abbot said: "Buddhas have opened the gate of the temple widely. Since they have come from afar, let them stay for a few days!" "Host." Therefore, A Bing and his wife lived temporarily in Mount Putuo. One day, A Bing and Wanderer stood in front of the statue of Avalokitesvara. The Wanderer asked a monk, "Do you know why it is called Avalokitesvara?"

"The "Fazang Sutra" says: 'All living beings who are suffering, call their names with one heart. The Bodhisattva immediately observes his voice, and all of them can understand it and use the world name Avalokitesvara.'" Another monk said: "Because it is taboo with Tang Taizong Li Shimin's Shizi, so I changed to Guanyin Bodhisattva." The wanderer said: "It turns out that the name of the emperor's old son is more important than the Bodhisattva." A Bing burned incense and kowtowed to the Avalokitesvara devoutly. The monk said: "Mount Putuo has three temples, Shanji Temple, Fayu Temple, and Huiji Temple. Together with Wutai, Jiuhua, and Emei, they are called the Four Famous Mountains. They are mainly dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva."

A Bing asked, "Why?" The monk said: "Because this place is a holy place, it is related to Avalokitesvara." "Ah, why is that?" "According to legend, once there were two Japanese monks who greeted a statue of Guanyin from a Buddhist temple in Mount Wutai, and were about to go east to Japan to worship. Unexpectedly, the boat was blocked by a storm when it arrived in the sea area of ​​Mount Putuo, and they couldn't leave Mount Putuo for three days. Back to the original place, the Japanese monk realized that it was Avalokitesvara who left Mount Putuo, and prayed to the statue of Avalokitesvara: "If Avalokitesvara does not want to leave Putuo, it is because the Japanese monks have no chance to see the Buddha, so please stay here." Just prayed After that, the sea immediately stopped the wind and waves, so the Avalokitesvara statue stayed, and this temple was built to worship."

"Ah! This holy place is really alive!" Ah Bing sighed. A Bing stayed in Mount Putuo for a while, exchanging music with them. A Bing and the wanderer watched the temple music several times.Once listening to monks "chanting", Abing felt that Buddhist music was very elegant and soothing.I also listened to the "Praise" from the temple, and the instrument was wind music.I also listened to their religious music, and watched the monks singing eight praises while burning incense. On this day, A Bing and his wife participated in their lecture ceremony, and the audience monks sang: "The precepts are true, the incense is lit up to the sky, ah, the disciples are pious..."

It was the fifteenth day, and A Bing listened to the morning class of the monks and sang "Praise of Dingding Fragrance". ...dedicated devoutly to the king of Dharma, and congratulate the king for the holy life, the earth will last forever, ah, there is no incense and cloud cover in the south, Bodhisattva Maha... A Bing feels that Buddhist music is very elegant and broad... After living in Mount Putuo for a while, A Bing and the wanderer were about to leave, and they went to bid farewell to the abbot. After saluting, A Bing said: "Thanks to the abbot for his guidance during this time, the poor Taoist has benefited a lot. I hope that the abbot will also come to Wuxi Taoist Temple to give advice when he is free." The abbot said: "Although Buddhism and Taoism have different beliefs, they are the same in saving sentient beings. Taoist music has many advantages, which we should learn from Buddhist music. Everyone appreciates your huqin. You are welcome to come again in the future. comminicate." "Thank you abbot, then we will take our leave." The abbot sent A Bing and the others to the gate of the monastery, and the two sides said goodbye with palms together. A Bing and the wanderer continued to travel around the temple. One day, they encountered robbers halfway and almost died.The robber pointed a knife at their necks and shouted: "Leave the road money." A Bing said, "I am a poor man with no money." "Stop babbling, hand over your alms money, or I will cut you off." In the midst of a crisis, he suddenly shouted: "Stop!" A hero plunged down from the high cliff and said to the robbers with his sword: "Let them go, or I will kill you!" When the bandits saw the knight coming, they had to run away. "Thank you, hero, for your help." A Bing thanked him with his hands clasped. Only then did the wandering man come back to his senses, and he cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, strong man, for saving me." The hero said: "My name is Fenglei." "Ah, it turned out to be the hero of Fenglei, and I have admired his name for a long time." The wanderer said. A Bing said, "His name is Xiaoyaoyou, and my name is Hua Yanjun." "Oh, where are you going?" the hero asked. A Bing said: "We are going to visit Buddhist and Taoist temples all over the world. He is running calligraphy and painting, and I am learning Taoism and music. Dare I ask where the hero is going?" "I wander the world, you two, one is carrying a piano bag, the other is holding an easel, the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting are really a perfect match!" A Bing said: "Let's go together. My master said that since ancient times, the piano and the sword are interlinked. I want to learn the way of swords from you." The wanderer also said: "Hero, come with us. We are all wandering around the world anyway. With you here, we won't be afraid of running into villains." "Okay!" Fenglei Daxia said cheerfully, "Since we are destined to meet each other, let's go together!" So the three of them walked towards the vast mountains with a piano bag on their backs, a painting clip on their backs and a sword on their backs...