[Legend of the White Snake] Leifeng Pagoda

02

In an empty Buddhist hall, there is only a Buddha statue in the center. There is no soft cushion, blue and white floor, and table under the Buddha statue in the whole room, and nothing else can be found.

The old monk in cassock sat cross-legged in front of the Buddha statue, twirling prayer beads, muttering sutras in his mouth, with his eyes closed tightly, nothing in his eyes, and only Buddha in his heart.

The door behind him was opened, and a person walked in. The old monk didn't stop his movements, as if he didn't notice it.

The people behind also knelt silently and remained silent until the old monk took the initiative to say, "I heard you brought back the green snake today?"

"Exactly." Fa Hai lowered his head, he knew the reason as early as when he was called by the old monk Yan Fa.

Don't look at the strict law of the gate, but he knows everything about the whole temple.

"Why save? Everything has its own destiny."

Although Fa Hai is Yan Kuan's apprentice, in the eyes of Abbot Yan Fa, Fa Hai is the next successor. He even bestowed the name of Fa Hai.Only the law can exist between heaven and earth.

"Abbot, why don't you save him? Maybe it's somewhere in the world, so I'm destined to save you?"

That is not a green snake at all. After all, the farmer is not a person who has been active in the mountains all year round, so he thinks that Zhuyeqing is a green snake, not to mention that the snake is not dead. It's his death day.

"You are a Buddhist and Taoist, how could you not see the blackness on the face of the benefactor?"

"Black air can be generated and transformed, but only for a while."

"I am a person who knows the way of heaven, how can I interfere with the secular world?"

"Those who practice the way of heaven are naturally people who know the way of heaven."

"Absurd, absurd! The way of heaven is only the mercy of the law and can see a thing or two. The law is determined by the sky, how can people surpass the sky?" Yan Fa sighed helplessly, looking at the obsessed Fahai in his eyes, after all, he was not trying to persuade him, but to get rid of it. He waved his hand and said, "Forget it. If you violate the law, you will be dealt with with the law. You will be punished to kneel before the Buddha and think about your mistakes. As for other matters, I will handle them."

"Abbot can't, since the way of heaven has changed, there are certain rules. Didn't you just say that you can't intervene recklessly, it's better to let nature take its course."

"Let's go with the flow. It seems that you are learning a little bit from your master. I am just correcting and letting everything follow the track. What's wrong? The law is merciless, and you must not intervene out of compassion. Let Everything is determined by law and heaven, that is great mercy. You step back, it is time to go and think about your mistakes."

Thoughts?How to think without fault?How could Fa Hai not know Yan Fa's plan, he still had a calm attitude, but a cold light flashed in his eyes.

The way is different and does not conspire with each other. He is not like a monk who was adopted in a temple since he was a child. He has not been taught by orthodox Buddhist scriptures. Correspondingly, there is no so-called bondage.

Yan Fa did not wait for Fa Hai's reply, as if no one could interfere with what had been decided in his mind.

Silence enveloped the entire Buddhist hall until it was broken by the creak of the door.

A little monk came in with a flustered face, "Master...Master, the lotus is blooming."

Suddenly, a flash of lightning flashed from the originally gloomy but quiet sky, and bean-like raindrops smashed ferociously to the ground one by one.

Yan Fa's eyes that had been flashing with surprise suddenly froze, and he looked down at the still jumping Buddha beads in disbelief.

Just now, the little monk had just finished saying that sentence, Yan Fa didn't even have time to say anything, the beads that were spinning in his hand broke, and the beads fell to the ground one by one, bouncing back and forth.

After a few seconds, Yan Fa swayed over, and quickly knelt down in front of the Buddha devoutly, clasping his hands together and confessing his sins again and again.

It took ninety-nine and eighty-one times to stop, but the sigh in my heart could not be concealed.

The lotus they have been waiting for for so long is naturally not an ordinary lotus, but a rare and even unprecedented water lily in the world. It is as bright as fire and as quiet and peaceful as water.

Enthusiasm but not arrogant, quiet but not lonely, these are the gifts given by the Buddha to Zexin Temple.

It just appeared in this situation, could something unexpected happen?

Thinking of this, Yan Fa's heart felt as if it was frying on fire, and it was difficult to calm down. Thinking of the only variable in this temple today, he couldn't help turning his eyes to Fa Hai.

"Quickly, bring that snake, you take it yourself, um...we will go to the lotus pond together later, remember, don't give it any chance."

If you say you don't believe him, why would you let him take care of the green snake? If you say you believe him, why do you have to go to the lotus pond and put the green snake under his nose.

Fa Hai sighed inwardly, but still nodded, and quietly exited the Buddhist hall.

The little monk looked at the abbot cautiously, hesitated for a while, but still couldn't speak.

Yan Fa didn't seem to see the embarrassing situation of the little monk, thought for a moment, and said: "Fa Xin, how many years have you been with me?"

The little monk Faxin looked at his master strangely, but replied honestly: "It has been 16 years since I reported back to Master."

He was abandoned at the gate of Zexin Temple since he was a child, and it was Yan Fa who brought him into the temple. He was taught by Yan Fa since he was a child, and became Yan Fa's chief disciple.

Although Yan Kuan's chief disciple, Fa Hai, made his position in the temple embarrassing because of his amazing comprehension of Buddhist scriptures, but he has a gentle nature. Compared with Fa Hai, he is actually more like Yan Kuan's disciple, and he is the most suitable to host But that's all.

Although Yan Fa has a strict side, his decision-making in major events is unmatched by Yan Kuan, which is why he became the abbot.

"It's been 16 years." Yan Fa felt a little emotional, remembering that the year Fa Xin was adopted by him was also the year he became the abbot, and it has been 16 years in the blink of an eye.Not only the Faxin, but also the string of prayer beads, has accompanied him for the past 16 years, but only until today.

"Fa Xin, what I'm telling you now as a teacher, no matter what, you must remember it in your heart." Yan Fa's face was full of determination. Fa Xin had never seen such a master.

"Yes, master." Fa Xin's eyes were very clear, and when he got serious, his young face was tense, looking a little more stable.

Yan Fa smiled slightly, it's not that he didn't think that it would be good if Fa Xin had the wisdom root like Fa Hai, but in Fa Xin, he could always feel a bit of warmth, which Fa Hai couldn't have of.

"When you are at the lotus pond later, you will watch Fa Hai as the teacher. If he has the slightest intention to let go of the green snake, you will do your best to prevent the green snake from approaching the lotus."

"Junior Brother Fa Hai? How could that be?" Fa Xin was a little shocked. Everyone in Zexin Temple knew the importance of lotus to Jinshan Temple. Even the government sent people here just for the matter of lotus.

Yan Fa shook his head lightly, if it wasn't for Fa Hai's status in the common world, if it wasn't for Fa Hai not growing up in Zexin Temple, how could he be so careful.

Suddenly, Yan Fa seemed to think of something, and the fear in his eyes was even worse, but he repeatedly told Fa Xin, "In short, just do what the teacher said."

Fahai doesn't have deep feelings for Zexin Temple, which is taboo to him, and his Zen understanding of Buddhism is something he can't let go of.

That's all, today's event is a test, if he can pass it safely, then Fa Hai will be the next abbot, and there will be no change!