technical type

Guangji, who acknowledged his master's status in his heart, didn't say anything to Ji Mo, but he didn't deliberately avoid it when Ji Mo called "Master", and the rest of the time was the same as before. It only increases the weight of some problems.

Prior to this, there were very few questions and answers between the two. Ji Mo obviously did not have the right to ask questions. Guangji's questions were mostly of a comparative nature, mostly aimed at some questions in the scriptures, from simple to simple Deep, obviously trying to test the depth of Ji Mo's learning.

After this time, Guangji's problems obviously became more life-oriented, such as what to do in daily life, what to eat, how to master the sewing skills and so on.

In Ji Mo's view, this is the question of whether it is realistic to take a child with him.

The ancient times were no different than modern times. Snakes, insects, rats, ants, wolves, tigers, leopards, and natural and man-made disasters. To put it more seriously, once you go out, life and death are unpredictable. Not easy with a child.

Ji Mo knew this, so he tried his best to be more self-reliant and show his abilities in all aspects.

It's not that he is bragging. In this respect, children of the same age are really far inferior to him.

Guangji also seemed to have noticed his exertion, and didn't say anything. The two maintained a tacit understanding of each other, and were adapting to the possibility of getting along with each other for a long time.

In this respect, there is no problem.

Guangji is a very standard monk. He has almost all the qualities of monks that can be seen in the scriptures. Those who don’t have none are not completely absent, but they are not done well enough. When I get home, it seems that young people are full of spirits, not so calm and mature.

This cannot be regarded as a defect, like a stone with edges and corners, who can say that it must be smooth?

Ji Mo didn't say anything, he didn't have the qualifications to instruct others to practice, and likewise, he didn't think that his outlook on life must be better than others', and deserved to be respected. That's it, no matter what it is, as long as the heart is good and the direction is positive, then whether it is high-spirited or calm and mature, it is worthy of respect.

Guangji did not intentionally do something against his will to test Ji Mo's character, he would investigate silently, but he would never ask any human multiple-choice questions, he insisted on seeing the selfish and despicable side of the other party exposed.

The two are like masters fighting each other, you come and go, there is no trick to win.

time flies.

For two years, Guangji stayed in the temple. He had read the scriptures in the Sutra Pavilion a year ago, but he did not leave immediately. Instead, he waited for Ji Mo to grow up slowly. Before that, Ji Mo's age Still too young, two years have passed, and the time is about the same.

Half-year-old children can walk farther.

"Do you really want to follow Zen Master Guangji?"

The young monks who live in the same room are not unfamiliar with Ji Mo, just like roommates, they always feel reluctant to leave when they see each other pack their luggage and leave.

Even though they hadn't been so close to play before, but at the moment of parting, the little bit of affection from the past has become much stronger, making people unconsciously make a sad face on their faces.

There were also people who were happy for Ji Mo.

"When I grow up, I want to go out and have a look. It's so fun outside, it's really enviable."

There are also those who are single-minded about returning to vulgarity, and quietly tell everyone that they must eat a lot of meat after they grow up and return to vulgarity.

They are all children, and they don't have much scheming in their words.

Ji Mo heard it funny, if you want to eat meat, you need money first!

In this world, there is really nothing more worrying about eating and drinking than being a monk, especially guarding the temple. Even in such a small temple, the pilgrims who come and go can make them fat, but it is really inappropriate Now that he is a monk and has no special skills, it is really unknown whether he can eat meat.

Not being able to eat meat because of the rules and regulations can still make people feel calmer, but if not being able to eat meat because of poverty, it will make people feel sad.

There is no need to tell children these words, Ji Mo just smiled and sent encouragement without money, "Then work hard!"

While he was talking, he had already packed his luggage quickly. There was nothing special, just two monk robes. The great monk in the Sutra Pavilion specially gave him a bigger monk robe. Although it was old, it was worth seven Chengxin, let him keep it and wear it when he grows up.

In addition, there is a pair of shoes. I don’t know whose mother sent them to the temple. Because the size fits his feet, I gave them to him and asked him to take them away and wear them as replacements.

Apart from these, there is nothing else. Pillows and quilts are distributed in the temple. It is impossible for him to take them away, and he can't carry them. The remaining tools and the like also do not belong to him personally, they live together For many years, without any personal wealth, that is, a little monk.

Maybe the grown-up monk can earn some private money for himself, but now, Ji Mo is penniless.

Saying goodbye to the young monks in the same room, they were still reluctant, or out of curiosity, and followed them outside.

Guangji has already packed his bags and is saying goodbye to his brothers and sisters. They have been together for two years, and they are not embarrassing people. Even if they don't have a good friendship, it won't be worse.

The farewell gifts are mostly gifts, and there are few things, even if there are, they are only small pieces, such as wooden beads and strings, there are only one or two, and the rest are just food.

Don't say that these gifts are cheap and don't show the deep friendship of two years. In fact, these things are enough. Think about it, if there are too many gifts for two people, one big and one small, they may all leave in one day. Within ten miles, you can see if you look up, should you give them dinner or not?

With a bag on his back and another bag on his arm, Guangji's whole body became bloated all of a sudden.

Ji Mo was carrying his own small luggage, and he also had a small burden on his hand. The little monks in the same room gave him food, mostly as a token of his heart.

"The autumn is crisp and the weather is fine. You should leave early, and don't delay here."

A monk said this to Guangji, laughing while talking, "You didn't come in vain. You can still abduct a disciple from us, no loss, no loss."

Guangji also laughed: "The fate is so unpredictable."

How could he have imagined it?

The two sides put their hands together in the end, Guangji took Ji Mo away, Ji Mo took a few steps, looked back, walked out of the mountain gate, looked back again, seemed to have a lot of nostalgia.

"But you can't bear it?"

Guangji looked at Ji Mo. For such a big child, leaving the place where he grew up is no different from leaving home. If he is really reluctant, why not——

"I'm sorry. I'm afraid I won't come back after I go."

Ji Mo said bluntly.

People who have lived in one place for a long time always have feelings. The bed they are used to sleeping on, the things they are used to using, and the taste they are used to eating. When they leave, they go to other places. People who have known each other for a long time, what will the future hold?

This kind of uncertainty makes him feel like the dandelion that has been blown up by the wind, and when it finally lands, who knows where it will land?

"No regrets?"

Guangji asked again.

"No regrets, I have my own way to go."

When Ji Mo said so, his eyes were firm, and he looked up at Guangji, "Wherever Master goes, I will go there. Our way is not here."

Guarding a small temple, keeping harvests during droughts and floods, looks pretty good, but what can you really do?Maybe the passage of time will fade the brick walls of the temple and make the temple no longer a temple. At that time, what can he do?

A preacher needs to be a seed, but it must not be a precarious seed. Before that, he cannot guard the barren soil. The barren soil cannot bloom brilliant flowers.

"Okay, let's go then."

Guangji didn't say much, and walked forward with big strides, Ji Mo followed beside him, with a small bag on one side, he walked with twists and turns, as if he felt more lively.

He had been walking that day, even though Ji Mo had long intended to exercise, but when Guangji stopped, he felt that his feet were probably worn out, it was too far away, and the shoes were not comfortable enough.

The two lived in someone else's yard.

Monks seldom spend money when they go out. At least here in Guangji, they are more like ascetic monks. Those who can get alms will never spend money by themselves. Ji Mo guesses that the reason is that rich people bring less money, but more Or because I want to practice this way.

Authentic practice.

Almsgiving sounds a bit advanced, but it is actually similar to beggars in terms of technical content. Walking on the road, when you need to eat, ask if there is a benefactor who is willing to give up a fast meal. When you need to stay overnight, knock on someone’s door and ask Is it possible to stay overnight.

I don’t go to those kind of commercial inns and hotels, but to find ordinary people. This kind of alms seems to be a "benefit" based on thick-skinnedness, but it is not always the case. Do something for others, such as carrying water or chopping firewood, or sweeping the courtyard, or writing a letter from home, a pair of couplets, or reading a passage or telling a story or two from Buddhist scriptures to attract people. To be kind.

The merits are accumulated in the bits and pieces. It is the one or two touches between words and deeds that make people calm down. Even if they can't help solve the biggest confusion in their hearts, they can also make people think a little more, which is good.

Guangji is doing these ordinary things, and Ji Mo is also doing them.

The first person to stay overnight was, put down the burden, greeted the host family, Guangji went to help carry water, and Ji Mo directly helped take care of the children.

The hostess' request sounded weird, she only asked the child not to cry, and asked Ji Mo to read scriptures aside.

This is to count on the monk to recite scriptures and put the child to sleep?

Ji Mo doesn't say whether this method is reliable or not, anyway, if people need it, they just do it, even if they don't read it here, after eating, they have to read the scriptures silently by themselves.

The so-called silent recitation means that the lips move, but the sound is not necessarily made, and the sound is also very low. It is completely opposite to the morning class, and the main purpose is not to affect others.

It is convenient to be with others and yourself when you are away from home.