Chapter 22 Nineteen, Three Kings Cry Farewell

Xuanzang set off.An elephant is carrying hundreds of heavy scriptures and Buddha statues, dozens of horses are loaded with scriptures and luggage, and attendants and accompanying monks are all ready to go.Thousands of monks and laymen came to see him off, and Xuanzang put his palms together to bid farewell to everyone.King Jieri, King Kumara and King Baja each led three hundred light cavalry to see Xuanzang off... Xuanzang was about to set off to return to his country. He declined all the money and treasures presented to him by the King of Harmony and the eighteen kingdoms. Send him an elephant to carry the scriptures.

On this day, Xuanzang was packing up the scriptures that he was about to take away before a few cases, and the monk came to report: "The princess is here." Xuanzang rushed to the door to greet her, and welcomed the princess and six entourages into the house holding Guanwen and letters. After taking her seat, the princess said: "I was ordered by my brother to send to the master a letter to the countries along the way signed by King Jieri himself. You will pass through dozens of countries such as Balayaga on the way. The copy has been sent away by flying cavalry. They received I will greet you after writing the letter, so it will be much safer than when you came."

After the princess finished speaking, she ordered the entourage holding the official documents behind her to say: "Check the documents and letters. Send them to the mage." Xuanzang hurriedly got up and took a large stack of letters, then thanked the princess with palms together and said: "Thank you King Jieri and Princess, Xuanzang is very grateful." The princess also got up and put her palms together and replied: "For more than ten years, the master has had a great influence in propagating the Dharma in India, and his influence on Indian Buddhism is boundless. In particular, the character of the master has impressed Indian monks and laymen, so it is only natural that he receives this honor."

Xuanzang hurriedly said modestly: "The princess deserves the prize, the mage is ashamed." The princess said again: "I heard that there is an old saying in China called 'Stones from other mountains, you can attack jade'. After learning the scriptures, the master is eager to go back and cut jade. Therefore, it is understandable that the master does not want to stay in India for a long time. I also heard that there is a saying in your country It's called "Returning Heart Like an Arrow". The master has left your country for more than ten years, so it is reasonable for the master to return to the country. Besides, the master has a noble character and wants to return to his homeland to spread the scriptures and advocate the righteous Dharma. This is the purpose of promoting Buddhism. The highest purpose, how can we not support it?"

Xuanzang was greatly moved when he heard this, and he thanked the princess again gratefully. The princess didn't stay any longer, she got up and said goodbye: "I'm leaving. If the mage needs anything, please don't hesitate." The mage sent the princess and her entourage out of the gate. The princess glanced back at the mage, Xuanzang saw the tears in the princess's eyes, and felt another shock in his heart. exactly: In the morning, a round of red sun rises, and the sun is shining brightly. Xuanzang set off. An elephant is carrying hundreds of heavy scriptures and Buddha statues, dozens of horses are loaded with scriptures and luggage, and attendants and accompanying monks are all ready to go.

Outside the city gate, many monks and laymen rushed to see him off, and Xuanzang put his palms together to bid farewell to everyone. King Jieri, King Kumara and King Baja each led three hundred light horses to see him off.At this time, a woman with a child on her back squeezed out from the crowd, she knelt down in front of Xuanzang, kowtowed, and said: "Master is going back to China, I wish you a safe journey. May the Buddha bless you, you are a good man!" Xuanzang was in doubt, only to hear the woman cry again: "Master, you forgot me! I am the girl who tried to frame you ten years ago!"

"Oh!" Xuanzang remembered, and quickly helped her up, comforting her: "If you know your mistakes and can correct them, you are a good person. Don't be too sad. Everything is in the past." "Thank you Master for teaching me. After I escaped that day, the gang of heretics wanted to kill me. Thanks to the people you sent to protect me, I was able to escape. Thank you, Master Heng." go down... Xuanzang helped her up again, and the woman put her son down on her back, asked the child to kowtow to the master, and said: "The Dharma is amazing. My son has grown up, and I want him to convert to Buddhism."

"Okay, okay!" Xuanzang kindly touched the child's top door with his hand. "He will definitely be a good disciple in the future." The woman smiled happily when she heard this, and then took the child and left. King Jieri asked why, and Xuanzang told about that experience. Both King Jieri and King Kumara admired Xuanzang deeply. Xuanzang set off, and the three kings sent him away for dozens of miles.Seeing that everyone still refused to go back, Xuanzang got off his horse, put his palms together to stop everyone from weeping and said: "There is a saying in China that goes, 'If you send someone thousands of miles away, there will be a farewell.' Everyone, please go back, otherwise Xuanzang can't bear it!"

After saying that, tears fell like rain. King Jieri and others also got off the horse, and King Jieri held Xuanzang with both hands and kept crying. King Kumara also came to hold Xuanzang's hand and cried, and King Bazada also held Xuanzang Weeping in her hands... When she was crying, she saw the dust flying behind her, and a group of light horses came. When everyone looked back, it turned out that it was the princess who came to see her off with her entourage. The princess got off the horse, walked towards Xuanzang slowly, then turned around and waved her hands, and the attendants brought several packages of Buddhist scriptures.The princess took a bag, stepped forward and said:

"This is the earliest part of Buddhist scriptures in Tianzhu. I think the master is the most pious person who promotes Buddhism. I will present these Buddhist scriptures to you. I believe you will definitely spread Buddhism in the east." Xuanzang took the Buddhist scriptures with both hands, and after handing them to the left and right, he clasped his palms together and bowed to thank the princess, who also clasped his palms together in return. When Xuanzang raised his head and met the eyes of the princess, Xuanzang was suddenly shocked... He saw the tearful eyes of the princess, as if he saw the vast ocean. At this moment, he suddenly realized what is called deep love Like the sea.Eyes met, words were no longer necessary, Xuanzang saw a crystal teardrop rolling out of her eye socket... Suddenly, a string of teardrops flowed down from her eyelids like a waterfall, onto her cheeks, onto her snow-white cheeks neck...

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Xuanzang quickly turned away from the princess' eyes, calmed down and said "Amitabha", and then put his hands together to bid farewell to the king and those who saw him off. Xuanzang clasped his hands again to bid farewell to everyone, then got on his horse... The people who saw off the king, the princess, etc. have been standing and standing... Until Xuanzang's figure disappeared on the eastern horizon... Xuanzang was riding on the horse, looking at Xifang, thinking that he was about to return to his homeland, and his heart was full of hope.But when I look back at the west, I can't help adding some melancholy to my nostalgia. What Xuanzang misses the most, of course, is the collection of Jiexian Zhengdharma—the selfless teaching he gave himself for five years.In Xuanzang's mind, he is a Buddha with infinite merit. May Master Jiexian live longer than Nanshan. Xuanzang prayed devoutly in his heart: Master Juexian and Master Mingxian, it is mostly because of your care for me in the past five years. King Kumara, sincerely thank you for your support. King Jieri, I have never seen a king who is as generous as you, who loves Buddhism so much, and who is so sympathetic to the common people. Your help Xuanzang will always be in my heart, and I will never forget it.King Jieri and King Kumara launched the Great Dharma Conference held by eighteen countries specially for Xuanzang, jointly hosted the Uncovered Meeting hosted by the whole of India, and the eighteen kings led thousands of light horses to bid farewell... King Jieri's love for Buddhism, The great alms to the poor and the great support to Yixuanzang... all made King Jieri remain in Xuanzang's memory forever. And the princess, whenever Xuanzang thought of her, no matter he was on the horse or on the couch, he would immediately sit upright, put his palms together and recite Amitabha.Why?Because Xuanzang was afraid that he would be tempted by her, he repeatedly turned to Bodhisattva for help.But sometimes the bodhisattva doesn't seem so spiritual, and the princess's appearance can't be lingered... In Xuanzang's life, apart from his mother and sister, there were only three women who impressed him the most. The first one is the painting piano in Dunhuang.She is beautiful, warm and pure, and her intoxication of art, respect for Bodhisattva, love of Buddhism, and love for Xuanzang all made Xuanzang wish to go to Dunhuang with her once in his mind.If it wasn't because Xuanzang was a Buddhist and had great ambitions, then Xuanzang would not refuse the love of painting the piano. The second is the daughter of King Gaochang.This princess is innocent, beautiful and charming. Her worship of Buddhism and her mad love for Xuanzang reached the point where Xuanzang went on a hunger strike and she also went on a hunger strike.Xuanzang should be moved even if he has a heart of iron and stone, let alone a heart of Bodhisattva!However, Xuanzang resolutely set out on the road. The third is the younger sister of King Jieri.This princess is beautiful, deep, and emotionally reserved. She is very mature and is a powerful assistant to the King of Harassment.She loves Buddhism and has profound knowledge. She loves Xuanzang just like she loves Buddhism. She is so noble and sacred. She assists the king and brother to support Xuanzang in every way. Except for her eyes, she never said anything A word to keep Xuanzang.However, the deeper her love, the more dignified the impact on Xuanzang's heart, so Xuanzang, who kept the three precepts in mind, almost moved Fan's heart. Thinking of this, Xuanzang couldn't help but look back to the west... The princess's ocean-like eyes seemed to be lingering in front of him again, especially the scene of tears gushing from the eyes, flowing to the cheeks and dripping to the neck that day, which Xuanzang will never forget. "Alas!" Xuanzang sighed softly, "Who made me a monk!" Farewell, India! This sacred land that I yearn for and study the Fa for more than ten years. Farewell, Indian monks! These monk friends who warmly welcomed me and selflessly helped me study the Fa. Farewell, Tianzhu! This is the birthplace of Buddhism, the birthplace of Sakyamuni Buddha, and the pioneers who achieved Nirvana Buddha. Xuanzang will never forget you, he will return to his motherland as soon as possible, and bring the Buddhist nature of your country's Buddhism, which is compassionate and compassionate, to my homeland. The rising sun had already risen, facing the eastern sun, Xuanzang excitedly whipped his horse... exactly: