Datang Library

Master abbot, the little monk has just come back and has nowhere to stay. I want to place an order in Shaolin Temple. At the same time, I brought back a batch of Sanskrit Buddhist scriptures that need to be translated immediately. I wonder if it can be convenient? "

When Master Tan Bei heard it, he was too happy, so why would he not want to, "Okay, the mage traveled west and obtained the scriptures, and made great contributions in Buddhism, not to mention the order, even if the old monk's position as the abbot is passed on to you along with Shaolin It’s also what I wish for, everyone, please come with me.”

Xuanzang repeatedly declined, how could he occupy the magpie's nest and overwhelm the host?

That's what he said, but in fact Xuanzang's mind is bigger, it's just Shaolin. What he wants to do is to be the head of Buddhism, just like Kumarajiva, the early translator of scriptures, to rule all monks in the world. The temple bound hands and feet.

But Xuanzang's dream was shattered the next day because of the Buddhist scriptures he translated.

"Abbot, can you be sure that this "Prajna Paramita Heart Sutra" is a proud work translated by the little monk, and it is very different from the translation of Master Kumarajiva. The poor monk spent ten years in India. This is what I followed the Mahayana Buddhist disciples to recite every day, and it is absolutely impossible for anyone in the Tang Dynasty to be like me, because I originally translated it myself." Xuanzang exclaimed, because Master Tanbei accidentally opened it to see him. The translated scriptures, saw this Heart Sutra, and said that it had already appeared in the Tang Dynasty.

Master Tan Bei shook his head and said: "Monks don't lie. This Heart Sutra was a meeting gift from Lantian Hou Baifan to his young disciple Master Lingzhen in Wulou Temple in Chang'an. There are two copies. One is the original version of Mahayana Buddhism and the other is The translation version, this matter is widely known in Buddhism, and it has been confirmed by the eminent monks of Wulou Temple that it is indeed genuine. The translated scriptures are only more than [-] words, and the old monk will not remember it wrong. Not bad at all."

When it came to this point, the old monk stopped talking, because Xuanzang's face was already pale, and he didn't know whether he was angry or shocked.

Instead, the abbot Tan Bei on the opposite side thought in his heart, saying that Master Xuanzang is a master, has great wisdom, and is the future of Buddhism. Why does it look wrong now? He made a duplicate scripture and lied that he translated it. To become famous, don't you even want to be a monk?Could it be that he is a liar?

Xuanzang was so angry that he gritted his teeth. How could the Marquis of Lantian have Mahayana Buddhist scriptures in his hand?Even I have lived hard in Tianzhu for more than ten years to accumulate so much. Where did their Buddhist scriptures come from?

As for the translation being exactly the same, Xuanzang didn't want to believe it at first, but Master Tan Bei's words were so convincing that he couldn't believe it. Later, he could only attribute it to a master translator who had the same opinion as himself.

"By the way, Lan Tianhou said when he was accepting disciples that he had all the Mahayana Buddhist scriptures in his hands, which were to be learned by his young disciple Master Lingzhen and passed on to all living beings in the Tang Dynasty to escape suffering..."

"Impossible!" Before Abbot Tan Bei finished speaking, Xuanzang violently interrupted his words.

Chapter 926 Xuanzang declares war

How precious are the Mahayana Buddhist scriptures?I have been in Tianzhu for ten years and only learned one-third of it. How dare Lan Tianhou, an outsider, boast that he has all the Mahayana Buddhist scriptures?At this time, Xuanzang not only questioned, but even felt a little angry. Is Lantianhou planning to use his disciples to rule Buddhism?

"Over the past 200 years, how many Buddhist teachings have been spread to the east? Ninety percent of them are Hinayana Dharma, and Mahayana Dharma is not even a fraction of a cow. How can he, a Taoist disciple, have Mahayana Buddhist scriptures? This matter is definitely deceived by Lan Tianhou."

Abbot Tan Bei shook his head and said: "No, we can't make a conclusion so early on this matter. Before Master Huiming's death, Zen Master Huiming once told a secret about Master Bodhidharma. This matter is only known to the old monk. .

Zen Master Huiming is the youngest disciple of Patriarch Bodhidharma. He said that Patriarch Bodhidharma came from the west of Tianzhu. In addition to promoting Buddhism, he actually had another purpose in his life, which is related to the origin of Buddhism. "

"As we all know, Buddhism is my Buddha's sudden enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in the West, and then he passed on the Dharma to the world and established Buddhism. What is the secret? I have stayed in Tianzhu for ten years and never heard of it." Xuanzang said firmly.

"But don't forget that you are an outsider to the Buddhist kingdom of Tianzhu, and Patriarch Bodhidharma was a well-known eminent monk in Tianzhu back then, and he received the true teaching of Buddhism.

The reason why he came to the Central Plains is because there is a saying in the secret biography of Buddhism, that is, "Buddha is the way", so he came here to understand and investigate the Taoism, and at the same time verify the authenticity of this sentence. After all, it is a secret handed down by the Buddha. Smell, very few people know. "

Xuanzang was stunned, "This, how is this possible? The teachings and thoughts of Buddhism are almost the opposite of Taoism. How can Buddhism be related to Taoism? Even if there is, it is a relative relationship, and it is absolutely impossible to be a derivative relationship."

"Hehe, don't be so extreme.

Imagine, if this sentence is true, will it be true that Lan Tianhou has all the Mahayana Dharma in his hands, because Lan Tianhou is the Taoist appointed by the Taoist sect, and the next Daoist head teacher, he has all the inheritance of the Taoist sect in his hands Not surprising either.

So after learning about this incident at the beginning, Master Huiming's uncle has been brooding about it, but unfortunately he failed to fulfill Master Bodhidharma's wish until he passed away. "

Abbot Tanbei's words moved Xuanzang's heart. It was the first time he had such unsteady thoughts after practicing Buddhism for decades.

Then he changed his mind, Xuanzang thought of a countermeasure, and said with a sneer: "Okay, okay, what a marquis of Lantian, since he dares to be so arrogant, that's fine, I will discuss the law with him in the next letter of war, Let the people of the world have a look, is it the profoundness of the Buddha's Dharma or their superior Taoism? It just happens to expose his hypocrisy and return my Buddhist monks to be innocent."

Seeing the fighting spirit and self-confidence of this young monk, Abbot Tan Bei was not very happy, because Xuanzang was away all year round and did not understand the situation, but everyone in the world knew that Lan Tianhou had never lost in his life, and now no one dared to challenge him.

But Abbot Tan Bei didn't stop Xuanzang, he knew he couldn't stop him, the person in front of him was always expected to be the hope of Buddhism, now that he came back, he had to do something for Buddhism.

A letter of war from Shaolin Temple was sent to Zhongnan Academy in this way, saying that Xuanzang, a disciple of Buddhism, invited Bai Fan, a Taoist priest, to discuss the Dharma in Chang'an City one month later, and witness the Buddhism through a showdown.

The news quickly spread throughout the Tang Dynasty. Now it is no different than before. Now that there is a telegram, a piece of news can be known in every major state road in less than a day. Is the dispute between Buddhism and Taoism about to start again?

Bai Fan in Zhongnan Academy looked at this letter of challenge and smiled disdainfully. Unexpectedly, during the battle against Tianzhu, he summoned the Buddhist monk back ten years in advance.

"Who is this Xuanzang? What qualifications does he have to challenge the virtuous younger brother? Could it be that the Buddhists thought that the virtuous younger brother had lost all his skills and deliberately stood out? That should have been done a few years ago, why wait until now?" Qin Qiong asked puzzled. .

Li Jing reminded from the side: "Shu Bao, you can see clearly, what they are talking about is discussing the law, not a martial arts competition, and what they are challenging is a Taoist Taoist. I am afraid that this Xuanzang has a high status in Buddhism."

Bai Fan smiled and said: "Not only is he not low, he can be said to be the most elegant No. Years have passed, and it seems that he has successfully learned the scriptures and returned, and this person has a deep knowledge of Buddhism, so he came prepared."

At this time, Yuan Tiangang and Ziyang real person came in together.

"Junior brother, we have received your news. I didn't expect this Buddhist sect to keep such a hand. This Xuanzang comer is not kind. How should we deal with you?" Yuan Tiangang said.

"When I came here, I discussed it with my second and third brothers. I'm afraid you don't know much about Buddhist and Taoist scriptures. Why don't you let my third brother fight for you this time? Xuanzang was born in Zen Buddhism and is known as a master of tongue debate. , In a war of words with them, even if you claim to be the No.

Real Ziyang said worriedly, and recommended Yuan Tiangang to play.

Bai Fan smiled and said, "Senior brothers, don't be so alarmed. I already knew that there was Xuanzang, and there was a way to deal with it. Didn't he want to discuss the Dharma? I have a young student named Lingzhen, who also came from a Buddhist school. His Dharma cultivation is not bad, so it would be fine for him to fight on behalf of the teacher."

The two waved their hands again and again to persuade them: "Junior brother, when it comes to another big battle involving Buddhism and Taoism, how can a doll play? We must never lose."

"Lingzhen is not an ordinary child. He is born with the roots of wisdom and is very spiritual to Buddhism. He has cultivated Buddhism at a young age. He has supernatural powers. I have great confidence in him. To be honest, this kind of Buddhism and Taoism He is more suitable to play than me."

Leaving aside how busy everyone on Bai Fan's side is for this, let's just say that Xuanzang's letter of challenge made him famous in the Tang Dynasty, but at the same time caused him huge troubles. General Hou Junji, because Hou Junji clearly remembered it at the time, and Pashikar, the navy of the Jieri Dynasty, said that Xuanzang proposed the first night attack on the Tang Navy's bad idea.

"Come here, pick up [-] elite marines, and I will go to the Shaolin Temple to arrest the monk Xuanzang who betrayed the country and defected to the enemy."

Hou Junji issued an order and sent troops again without permission, but this time he walked straight. Even if His Majesty asked him to be held accountable, he would have something to say. If it weren't for this monk, the Navy would not have had more than 1 soldiers for the first time. He was buried in the sea, so he must seek revenge.

Chapter 927 I was captured before the battle started

In the palace, Li Er was reading with great interest the Tang Dynasty Records of the Western Regions that Xuanzang gave him. This diary is very interesting. It records many deeds in foreign lands that he has never seen or heard. Bing Sweeping was very helpful in the past, but I don’t know if I can let this monk be a leader in the future.

If Xuanzang knew that his diary was actually used by the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty as a basis for marching, and he went to attack Tianzhu, which he yearned for in the future, he wondered if he would vomit blood.

"Your Majesty, it's not good. Baiqisi came to report that half an hour ago, General Hou Jun gathered [-] marines and headed straight to Luoyang in the east."

Li Er raised his eyebrows, Hou Junji?What does he want to do?

"Luoyang? What did he go to Luoyang for? Is there any incident in Luoyang that has something to do with him recently? In just a few months, he transferred troops again without order? Does he not change after repeated admonition?"

The servant Lao Gao replied: "There is no major event in Luoyang. The old slave guesses that it may have something to do with Master Xuanzang of Shaolin Temple, because it was rumored in the city today that Master Xuanzang sent a letter of challenge to Lantian Hou to fight against Buddhism and Taoism. Hou The general also went to recruit troops after this, it is very likely that he is not going to Luoyang, but to Shaolin."

This Li Er didn't understand, Hou Junji, a great general, did he have any grudges with a monk?Is it worth you to bring [-] soldiers and horses to rush there?Could it be that you Hou Jun collected Bai Fan's benefits and gave him a head start?

"This Hou Junji, this time I must clean it up. I have ordered Li Ji to bring people back to Hou Junji. If he can't do it, he, the Minister of the Ministry of War, will take the blame and resign himself.

In addition, there is a sentence in the past, saying that no matter what the grievances are, that monk Xuanzang cannot die, and it is still useful for me to keep him.

Then you go to the academy and ask Jian Jian in person to see what kind of attitude he has. "

The servant Gao ordered to step down, and Li Ji, Minister of the Ministry of War, felt that he was really innocent. Hou Junji was only half a level behind him, and his prestige was even half a level. Can I manage him?

But no matter what, the emperor has an order, so he had no choice but to take someone to chase him, let's talk about it after catching up.

The servant Lao Gao came to Zhongnan Academy, and Bai Fan has already come here with many people, most of them are people related to Taoism, and many of them are Taoist hermits. It seems that this is the movement of the dispute between Buddhism and Taoism very big.

Seeing the servant Gao coming in person, Bai Fan said with a smile: "Brother Ziyang, you take all the fellow Taoists and settle down in the guest courtyard of the academy. After a few days, the elders from the Taoist sect will arrive and we will discuss how to deal with that monk. That's it."