The years of reselling the haunted house

The third uncle couldn't help scolding: "This Dharma Zen can really deceive people. There is no patriarch here. It is clearly a mummy. I have to settle accounts with him..."

The third uncle said, and turned to leave.

As a result, at this moment, a voice suddenly came out: "You two benefactors, you are finally here..."

"Ah?" The third uncle and I shuddered at the same time. I could see clearly that this was not what the mummy said, because his mouth didn't move at all.

So, we looked around.I don't know who else is around.

But there are only bare stone walls around, where is there even half a figure?

The third uncle asked, "Who? Who is talking?"

"Aren't you here to find the old monk? Are there other people in this cave?"

The voice came again, very strange.But the meaning of what he said seemed to be what the mummy monk in front of him said.But he didn't even move his mouth, so how did he speak?

I tentatively asked the mummy: "Are you... still alive?"

"Life and death are a reincarnation. Whether you are alive or dead, it doesn't matter to the old monk."

"I see." The third uncle said suddenly: "This is ventriloquism. It seems that you are the patriarch of the Huijie Temple?"

"Master Dao has good eyesight, the old monk is from the Huijie Temple."

This time it was beyond my expectation.The old monk's eyes were tightly closed, and he could tell that the third uncle was a Taoist priest.Could it be that he has practiced to a certain level where he can see with his eyes closed and speak with his mouth shut?

I couldn't help becoming interested in this old monk, and asked again: "Dare to ask the old patriarch, is it Yang Xuzhi, the wooden man back then?"

The old monk replied: "The old monk's name is Jueming. Yang Xuzhi is dead."

I was taken aback, so he wasn't the wooden man Yang?

The third uncle reminded me in a low voice: "What he means is that Yang Xuzhi is just the name of a layman. He died when he became a monk. He is the wooden man Yang."

It turned out to be like this, and it dawned on me.It seems that we really did not come in vain this time, and actually saw the wooden man Yang.It's just that I never expected it to happen in such a way.

"Old Patriarch, you mean you have been waiting for us? Then can you go with us and meet someone?" Third Uncle asked.

"The old monk has faced the wall for a hundred years, sincerely repents, and will not leave here for half a step."

The third uncle took out the wooden figurine of Wanqing and stood it on the ground in front of Jueming.This should be the hand of self-awareness, he should be very familiar with it.

The third uncle asked: "Someone is thinking about you all the time and won't let go..."

"She asked you to come, right? So, you've already met her, and she still hasn't forgiven me. "

The old monk's voice didn't seem to have any ups and downs, and his mood didn't change in any way just because he saw the wooden figurine.

"Old Patriarch, in this case, why don't you come with us to meet her, wouldn't it be better to untie this knot in person? You also said that you have been waiting here for a hundred years, isn't it just looking for this opportunity?"

"I'm not waiting for you, I'm waiting for my liberation. You go, Fachan knows how to deal with it."

After Jueming finished speaking, no matter what we said, we would not utter any words.With no sound, the old monk in front of him became a mummy again.

The third uncle shook his head, put away the figurines, took a look at Jueming, and led me out of the cave.

As soon as we walked out of the cave, we saw Fachan standing outside with a lantern.

Seeing us coming out, Fachan nodded and said, "Thank you two benefactors, please follow me to the Zen room to rest."

This Fachan has always been inexplicable when he speaks. As soon as we came out, he thanked us out of nowhere.

The third uncle grabbed Fachan's robe and asked, "Monk, let me ask you, is that old monk Ganba really your patriarch?"

Fachan was stunned, and hurriedly bowed his head and said, "Anituofo, the almsgiver, please leave a word of virtue, and don't blaspheme the patriarch."

The third uncle didn't take it seriously: "Are you kidding? You Buddhists are really boring."

Fachan took us to the meditation room, arranged for us to rest, and said that he would come to see us tomorrow.

We have no other choice but to be as hospitable as we want.

Chapter 84 Sitting

We were arranged in the meditation room. On the table were two vegetable steamed buns, several dishes of vegetarian dishes, and two bowls of vegetable soup.It looks like it should be prepared by Fachan for us.

My third uncle and I are a little hungry, so let’s settle down when we come, and sit on the table and eat our stomachs first.

As a result, we just ate a few bites, and we were a little helpless.Whether it's a steamed bun or a vegetarian vegetable soup, there is no oil or water at all, basically the same as boiled in clear water.This kind of food has no taste at all, and it can only barely fill the stomach.

I really don't know how this old monk and Fachan lived their lives?

While eating, I asked my third uncle: "Third uncle, you said that old monk is really over 100 years old?"

The third uncle nodded: "It seems that there is no mistake. This old monk is not ordinary. It is said that the ancestor Bodhidharma faced the wall for nine years and did not eat, drink or sleep. This old monk is much more powerful than Bodhidharma. This wall is 100 years old." what."

I curled my lips: "How is it possible? Don't eat, drink, or sleep, let alone nine years, you'll be dead in nine days. You mean this old monk has been in the cave for 100 years?"

The third uncle said: "At least that's how Fei Yao's dream was explained. Not eating, drinking or sleeping is too exaggerated, but I said that this old monk is powerful because I suspect that he has already cultivated into a golden body, so he doesn't need to eat." Don’t drink, or eat and drink less. And he has also opened the Buddha’s eye, so he can speak without opening his mouth, and can see things without opening his eyes. In other words, although he can’t go out of the hole, he can know the world’s affairs. If he If you want to know anything, you can know. I believe he already knows the purpose of our coming to him. I guess he has already arranged everything. It is useless for us to worry. Let’s rest here first, and tomorrow morning we will Go ask him again."

The third uncle said it amazingly. It was the first time I came into contact with these things, so I couldn't help being curious, thinking that I must take a good look at this amazing old monk the next day.

Strange to say, staying overnight in a temple in the mountains, listening to the bells of startled birds outside, and smelling the strong fragrance of Buddha permeating the entire temple, my originally disturbed heart suddenly calmed down and soon fell asleep.

Early the next morning, I was woken up by my third uncle.

I squinted my eyes, and heard my third uncle say, "Yangzi, get up quickly, what does it smell like? Is there something on fire?"

I lifted my nose, and sure enough, the scent of Buddha was replaced by a burnt smell.

I hurriedly put on my clothes and prepared to go out with my third uncle to have a look.As a result, the door opened, and Fachan walked in head-on.

The third uncle said: "Master Fachan, did you burn the pot by cooking? Go and have a look, and we will meet the old patriarch again."

Fachan nodded: "The old patriarch is no longer in the cave, I just brought you to find him, the old patriarch has already explained, the two benefactors come with me."

The old monk is no longer in the cave, didn't he say he would not leave there?I was full of doubts, followed Fachan out of the meditation room, and went out through a corner door, which was a cross courtyard.

When I got here, the burnt smell became stronger.

After passing the corner gate, I saw some burnt logs in the middle of the yard at a glance.It was supposed to be a frame made of wood, but now most of it has been burned, leaving only some scorched wood.

My third uncle and I looked at each other and were about to ask what happened.

Fachan said to us: "Two benefactors, the old patriarch sat down last night."

I was taken aback, "Sit...Zuhua? You mean the old Patriarch...has passed away?"

Fazen nodded.

Third Uncle pointed to the pile of wood: "Then this..."

Fachan continued: "The little monk has already cremated the old patriarch."

The third uncle asked in surprise: "Cremated? Why did you cremate so soon?"

"It's the old patriarch's explanation. He has been waiting for this day for a long time. The little monk has explained the matter here, and he is leaving here." Although there is no expression on Fachan's face, he can hear it, yes The old monk has deep feelings.So the old monk is gone, so there is no need for him to stay here.

The third uncle sighed and asked, "What did the old patriarch tell you?"

Fachan said: "Let the little monk tell you about him. There is still something to give you."

After speaking, Fachan told us about the story of the old Patriarch Jueming.

It started from the end of the story my third uncle told me...

Back then, after Yang Xuzhi used the black cat to avenge his revenge, he was enlightened by the dilapidated monk and faced the wall and thought about his mistakes.In the first period of time, he couldn't forget Wan Qing at all, let alone his guilt towards Wan Qing.At the same time, he deeply blamed himself for killing the black cat.

Yang Xuzhi was in pain every day and night.

During this period, the dilapidated monk accompanied Yang Xuzhi to burn incense and chant scriptures every day.

Yang Xuzhi's heart was distracted, and when he heard the scriptures, he had a splitting headache and could not live or die.

But the monk still does not sleep every day, without a moment of relaxation.

It was not until three years later that Yang Xuzhi seemed to have an epiphany. Hearing the scriptures no longer hurt him, and instead began to recite the scriptures by himself.

The dilapidated monk also went out to travel that year and never returned.Before leaving, he shaved Yang Xuzhi, took the Dharma name Jueming, and handed over the ruined temple to Yang Xuzhi.

Monk Jueming decided to face the wall and imitate Bodhidharma in order to seek Buddhist principles.

At that time, people around heard that there were eminent monks sitting in meditation in this temple, and the incense was lit every day.Jueming named this temple Huijie Temple, and since then he has lived in seclusion in the cave.Order the little novice to deliver meals into the cave every day.

The monastery went from decline to its peak, and then from its peak to decline day by day, and there were fewer and fewer monks in the temple.But there is always a monk who is willing to follow the old patriarch Jueming and accompany him.

Today, a hundred years later, just as the third uncle estimated, Jueming has cultivated into a golden body and opened his Buddha eyes.It can absorb the aura of heaven and earth without eating for a year or drinking for several months.

And Fachan entered the temple when he was a child, and has been in this Huijie Temple for 30 years.He is extremely intelligent and can communicate with Jueming without using words.This sounds amazing, and my interpretation is that the two of them can communicate directly using brain waves.No wonder he knew what Jueming meant when he was at the cave entrance.

After listening to Fachan, I still don't quite understand why this old monk died after we arrived, and why he asked Fachan to burn his body immediately after he passed away.

The third uncle sighed: "This wooden man Yang has truly lived a legendary life. If he hadn't deliberately concealed his identity, he is destined to be a famous figure in history..."

After speaking, the third uncle asked Fachan again: "You mean, the old patriarch has something for us?"

Fachan nodded, and took out a box from the bag on his body.In front of us, the box was opened.

Chapter 85

Fachan moved very carefully, as if he was afraid of damaging the contents of the box.

My third uncle and I watched the box open, and Fachan took out something from it, held it in his hand, and showed it to us.

I saw that what Fachan took out was a small oval stone, about the same size as the dates we ate.

This little stone has no special features except that it looks a little smooth on the surface. I really don't understand why Fachan is so respectful.

I curled my lips and asked, "Master Fachan, are you going to give us this broken stone?"

As soon as I finished speaking, my third uncle kicked me: "Don't talk nonsense if you don't understand, it will embarrass me."

I was taken aback for a moment, and looked at my third uncle puzzled, did I say something wrong?

The third uncle ignored me, and said to Fachan, "Could it be that this is the old patriarch's relic?"

Fazen nodded.

When the third uncle heard this, he respectfully took the relic in his hand and watched it carefully.

Speaking of relics, I have heard of them.It seems that some eminent monks who have achieved the Tao are usually cremated after passing away.After cremation, relics will appear.There are different opinions about the formation of such things as relics, and some even say that relics are stones in the body of monks.This statement is obviously unreliable. After all, there are many people with stones in their bodies. After they are cremated, they will not form such things as relics.

Therefore, I prefer to believe that the relics are the crystallization of the virtues of eminent monks who practice precepts and wisdom. The eminent monks have shown these incredible auspicious appearances for the sake of all living beings, and left the relics for viewing, respect and worship.In many temples, the relics of eminent monks have become the treasures of town temples.

But don't blame me for being wrong, this relic really doesn't look special.Just looking at this relic, I remembered the scene of meeting with Patriarch Jueming last night, and I was suddenly in awe.

The third uncle looked at it for a while, then asked Fachan hesitantly: "Master Fachan, the old patriarch said that he would give us this relic?"

Fachan nodded: "Yes, the old patriarch has passed away, and this repentance temple has lost its meaning. So you take this relic, it is the old patriarch's gratitude to you. And this..."

As he spoke, Fachan took out another thing from his bag and stood it on the ground.

That thing is more than half a foot high, like a lampstand, it looks very delicate.Surrounded by dragons, phoenixes, kylins, cranes and other auspicious animals, it is completely natural.Around the lampstand, there are five coin-sized imprints evenly distributed.And the center of this lampstand is engraved with a monk. The strange thing is that this monk has no head, only dragging a long robe.

Although the engravings on this lampstand are complicated, the headless monk impresses you the most at a glance.

The third uncle asked Fachan: "This should also be the work of the wooden figure Yang, your old patriarch, right?"

Fachan nodded, took the relic from the third uncle's hand, and put it on the headless monk's neck.

With a click, the relic and the lamp stand merged into one, becoming the head of the monk.

With the placement of the relic, the entire lampstand seemed to suddenly have aura. Although there was no candlelight, it was shining brightly in the sun.

"It's so ingenious. The old ancestor is really a master craftsman, which is admirable." The third uncle looked at it in admiration.

Fachan said again: "You two benefactors, please observe this lampstand carefully to see if you can see the mystery in it."

I can see that the workmanship of this thing is very good, but of course I can't see anything else.Fa Zen has an element of questioning, so this naturally fell on the third uncle.

Third Uncle held the lampstand in his hand and observed it. Although I couldn't understand it, I moved over to it.

After the relics are placed on the lampstand, the rest of the place is good. If it increases by one point, it will be more, and if it is reduced by one point, it will be less. It can be described as just right.Only the place where the five copper coins were imprinted seemed to be missing something.

The third uncle looked at it for a while, put down the lampstand, and said, "Master Fachan, if I'm not mistaken, this lamp should be called the Five Emperors Ceremony Buddha Lamp. There are exactly five traces on the copper coins, and they should be from Shunzhi and Kangxi." , Yongzheng, Qianlong, and Jiaqing's copper coins and Tongbao are inlaid in it."

After hearing this, Fachan showed surprise.He saluted the third uncle: "It seems that the donor is really a high-ranking person, but the little monk is negligent. Being able to say the name of the Five Emperors' Buddha Lamp shows that the donor is a learned man. The old patriarch said that the Five Emperors' Buddha Lamp The five emperors' money cannot be inlaid with ordinary copper coins, but the five emperors' money must be used. It will be used magically when the five emperors get together. This lamp is also given to you, and the old ancestor said that you should be able to use it. "

The third uncle was overjoyed, and hurriedly bowed to Fachan: "Then thank you, Master Fachan, we are ashamed to accept it, and thank you, Old Patriarch."

Fachan nodded: "That little monk sent the two benefactors to the mountain gate."

The third uncle asked me to take the five emperor lamps, and we were sent to the temple gate by Fachan.