Junior Uncle is too cunning.

With the support of Jieyin, Zhunti's confidence increased greatly. The two Western Saints acted immediately, summoning disciples and followers in the West to prepare to support Jambudvipa.

Although the West is somewhat impoverished, thanks to the hard work of the two sages over the years, Buddhism, while not as numerous as the Jie Sect, is not far behind the Chan Sect.

Soon after, Buddhist disciples of various levels, including Bodhisattvas, Arhats, and Vajras, entered and bowed to the two saints, Amitabha and Cundi, who were seated on the throne, saying, "Greetings to Amitabha Buddha and Cundi Buddha Mother."

Although Zhunti is the second-in-command and deputy leader of Buddhism, he actually handles all the affairs of Buddhism, big and small. Jieyin seems to be more of a spiritual figure.

Although Western Buddhism was poor, it had several outstanding talents under the tutelage of Jieyin and Zhunti, who were basically on par with the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect and the Eight Great Disciples of the Jie Sect.

The first is Mahakasyapa, foremost in asceticism; the second is Ananda, foremost in learning; the third is Sariputra, foremost in wisdom; the fourth is Subhuti, foremost in understanding emptiness; the fifth is Purna, foremost in preaching; the sixth is Maudgalyayana, foremost in supernatural powers; the seventh is Mahakatyayana, foremost in debate; the eighth is Anuruddha, foremost in divine vision; the ninth is Upali, foremost in upholding precepts; and the tenth is Rahula, foremost in secret practices.

These ten people can be said to be the ten best direct disciples of Buddhism at present. They are all Bodhisattvas, and not only are they highly accomplished, but each of them also has their own special skill.

Mahakasyapa, the foremost ascetic, was a renowned ascetic monk in Buddhism. The West was inherently impoverished and lacked spiritual energy, so most of those who were accepted into the tutelage of Jieyin and Zhunti were ascetic monks with unwavering resolve. However, Mahakasyapa's dedication to the Great Way earned him high praise from both Jieyin and Zhunti.

Mahakasyapa, a devout ascetic, presided over the first Buddhist council held in the West after Buddhism broke away from Taoism. For successfully completing this compilation of Buddhist scriptures, Mahakasyapa became famous throughout the prehistoric world.

Mahakasyapa, whose full name was "Mahakasyapa," was born in the village of Mahabhara near Rajagaha in the west. His father was a famous and wealthy man. The couple had been married for many years but had no children, so they prayed to the sacred Pippala tree for a child.

The Pippala Tree is a rare innate low-grade spiritual root in the West, possessing special divine power. It is said that the sincerity of Mahakasyapa's father moved the Pippala Tree, which then gave birth to Mahakasyapa, whose childhood name was Pippala.

Mahakasyapa was born with the thirty-two marks of a great man, and his every action was extraordinary. At the age of eight, he received the Brahman precepts and had already mastered their mysteries.

Ananda, the foremost in learning. Ananda, also known as Venerable Nanda, was born in Rajagaha. He was the younger brother of Devadatta and the son of King Amrita. In his youth, he studied under Kasyapa the Ten Powers, and only entered the Buddhist order at the age of fifty-five.

Ananda was renowned for his extensive knowledge and exceptional memory; he could recall ten things from one, hence the title "Foremost in Learning." In Buddhist assemblies, he could recite most of the scriptures from memory. He was naturally compassionate and gentle, and possessed handsome features, which made him popular with women, leading to numerous misfortunes at their hands.

Sariputra, the foremost in wisdom, originally named Upatisha, full name Sariputra. His name is also quite legendary. Legend has it that in the west, there was a king named Madhara who had a daughter whose eyes resembled those of the sarira bird (a type of waterfowl), hence the name Sariputra. She married Tissa and had a son named Sariputra. Because "Sariputra" translates to "son," he was also called Sariputra. In his youth, he was educated by his learned father and wise mother, and thus became proficient in many arts and sciences. He and his friend, Kuruta, had many disciples and enjoyed considerable influence. One day, he met the monk Asvaghosa and, learning of the great fame of Buddhism in the west, was filled with admiration. He then led over 350 disciples to the Bamboo Grove Monastery to take refuge in the Buddha, receiving full ordination. His six younger siblings also became monks and eventually became his disciples. At this time, Sariputra's conversion greatly expanded the influence of Buddhism, and Cundi praised him as a Dharma general. Sariputra thus took the head seat among the disciples and was known as the foremost in wisdom.

Subhuti, the first to understand emptiness. Subhuti is interpreted as Good Fortune, Born of Emptiness, and Good Deeds. He was born in Shravasti, the younger brother of Anathapindika and the son of Sumana. At the time of his birth, his family was destitute, hence the name "Born of Emptiness." His family was greatly alarmed and consulted a diviner. The diviner deemed the auspicious signs at his birth auspicious, thus naming him Good Fortune. He was inherently kind and did not like to argue. He renounced worldly life to cultivate the Way, developed compassion, entered the Samadhi of Non-Contention, and constantly performed good deeds, hence the name "Good Deeds."

He later resolved to enter the Buddhist order, frequently entering into meditative states of emptiness. He was one of the ten great disciples and renowned as the foremost in understanding emptiness. The teachings of Prajna trace their lineage back to the Venerable One.

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Purna is translated as Satisfied Child or Fulfilled Child in Buddhist teachings. He was born in the village of Ranabatto, on the outskirts of Ravi, and was the son of an elder of Ravi and the nephew of Chenru.

His father was the royal preceptor of King Ravasti, and was renowned throughout the land. In his youth, Purna, besides working diligently every day, also sincerely served the Buddha, sparing no expense to build monasteries, vowing to enter the Buddhist order, and was extremely studious. He was famous for his skill in debate and his ingenious expositions, and was known as the foremost preacher. Later, in the kingdom of Shuruna, he gathered five hundred disciples and built five hundred monasteries, dedicating himself to propagating Buddhism. Finally, he was accepted as a disciple by Cundi.

Maudgalyayana, the foremost in supernatural powers, is commonly known as Venerable Maudgalyayana, the Great Praiser, or Great Bean. His Sanskrit name is Maudgalyayana, and his family name was Bean Gatherer. He lived in seclusion in the mountains and often ate mung beans, hence the name. Maudgalyayana's mother was in charge of this family.

Maudgalyayana's original name was Kuruta. He was born in Kuruta village, north of Rajagaha. His father was the royal tutor, and his mother was named Caishu. In his youth, he was a close friend of Sariputra. From a young age, they resolved to renounce worldly life and cultivate the Way. With the permission of their parents, they went together to Vulture Peak and explained their purpose to the abbot of Rajagaha. The abbot reported to Cundi, who, seeing their profound understanding of Buddhism, accepted them as disciples.

Later, Maudgalyayana became famous in the West for his supernatural powers. Because he learned that his birth mother had fallen into hell and was suffering all kinds of pain, he went to see Cundi and asked for a way to save his mother. He was then able to rescue his birth mother from hell. Therefore, the name of the filial son Maudgalyayana is still known to every household today.

The first on the subject is Mahakatyayana. Mahakatyayana is a Sanskrit word meaning "ornament" or "good shoulders." His original name was Narada. His father was a scholar of Vedic Buddhism. He inherited his father's lineage and hoped to become a wise elder.

After years of hard work, he became a member of Buddhism, where he demonstrated his exceptional talent and was known as the foremost in philosophical discourse, earning him the utmost respect from all.

The foremost in divine vision—Anuruddha, also known as Aniruddha, was the son of the Spinning Top King. He was exceptionally intelligent, knowing from a young age that he would become a great man. After listening to the teachings of Cundi in Luowei City, he resolved to renounce worldly life and cultivate the Way, earnestly requesting Cundi to allow him to join Buddhism. One day, he fell asleep before the Buddha's seat and was reprimanded by Cundi, the Buddha Mother. He then vowed to wear rags and remain awake day and night for the rest of his life, eventually losing his sight. His indomitable spirit was praised by all, and he was chosen as the foremost in divine vision, becoming one of the ten great disciples of Buddhism.

Upali, the foremost in upholding the precepts, is a Sanskrit term meaning "closely attached" or "closely grasping." Born a Shudra, he initially worked as a barber in Rajagaha. His honest and diligent nature earned him the trust of court officials and the royal family. Later, he joined the Shakya princes in converting to Buddhism. Due to his mastery of the precepts, he resolved various problems for Buddhism and was regarded as its foremost figure, renowned for his adherence to the precepts.

The first in secret practice—Rāgāra, Rāgāra was the eldest son of a noble family, and his mother was Tsushṇā. He remained in his mother's womb for a total of six years, hence the name Rāgāra, which translates as "obstacle" or "cover."

Rākoṇā was born on a day that coincided with a solar eclipse, hence his name. Upon reaching adulthood, he was persuaded by Sāriputra and Maudgalyāyana to renounce worldly life and become a disciple of Sāriputra, thus joining Buddhism. However, due to his negligence, he was reprimanded by the Buddha and vowed to strictly observe the precepts and diligently practice the path, thereby earning the reputation of being the foremost in secret practice.