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Chapter 321 Ancient love, eternally intertwined, only because they are in an ancient temple.

Ah, what a worthwhile life! Look at Emperor Ming, he certainly didn't waste his life on earth, did he? He fulfilled the dreams that Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han couldn't. It was because of love and affection that he and Consort Yu continued their blissful, celestial life on the immortal mountain. Emperor Wu of Han, who had the opportunity to live a similar life, was too greedy for power and killed Lady Gouyi, angering the Queen Mother. Qin Shi Huang, historically, was an emperor empty of love and affection, so neither of them achieved immortality. Instead, they fell for the tricks of many alchemists. In their pursuit of immortality, Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han were incredibly endearing, even naively so. Despite Qin Shi Huang unifying the six kingdoms and Emperor Wu of Han driving out the Xiongnu, these emperors were vulnerable to the alchemists. Their fear of death was evident. Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han believed in immortality, which was theoretically possible. Emperor Ming, worthy of being the patriarch of the Pear Garden (a traditional opera), only wished to be a pair of lovebirds in heaven and intertwined branches on earth. Heaven and earth may pass away, but this sorrow will last forever!

Now, all Zhang Sheng has left is wealth and status. Only emperors like Ming Huang and Han Wudi could truly be considered wealthy and powerful. At Lingyin Temple, everything made Zhang Sheng realize that he had wasted his time and precious youth. Is there any Dharma in the world more prosperous than Buddhism? Buddhism is the most prosperous Dharma; any Dharma can bring wealth! The compassion and reach of Buddhism extends to all people, the common folk, isn't it? Whether educated or uneducated, everyone can attain liberation through Buddhism. This is the wisdom of Buddhism. However, 99% of those seeking Dharma in ancient temples and mountains are seeking wealth and success—the hearts of urban citizens, which is understandable, isn't it? But it is precisely these utilitarian desires that are the spark of Buddhism, the cause and effect of compassion within Buddhism. Buddhism is inclusive; even Mara is nothing more than a lost demon seeking Dharma! Zhang Sheng's inner fantasies poured out to Buddha: if he became a billionaire, he could be like Emperor Ming Huang! Go and occupy the love of immortal beauty! If Zhang Sheng didn't come to West Lake, he would be like a frog in a well, unable to see the love secret of West Lake, unable to meet his dream lover. His dream love goddess, Zhang Sheng, isn't she going to occupy the Immortal Beauty and become a true billionaire? Yes, the Song of Everlasting Regret—the love of Emperor Ming, the entire Tang Dynasty's harem couldn't find a beauty who could move his heart. Immortal Beauty had to be Yang Yu, the concubine of Prince Shou! I really misunderstood Emperor Ming before; I never imagined that Consort Yu's immortal beauty was so unparalleled. Emperor Ming was captivated by her beauty; she was too beautiful, only immortal beauty, even more so than An Lushan and Shi Siming of Youzhou. He put down his drums and rushed towards Tongguan, just to win a smile from Abbey. History is always like this: devastation and tragedy are linked together with immortal beauty. This is in line with the tradition of ancient Greek drama. "The Song of Everlasting Regret" completely surpasses the history of British drama. "The Tale of Genji" and the entire history of Japanese literature are no match for "The Song of Everlasting Regret"! Bai Juyi's brilliance lies in the fact that "The Song of Everlasting Regret" only features the celestial realm of Penglai. Chinese Taoists were enough to arrange the earth-shattering love between Consort Yu and Emperor Ming!

Yes, let's make a love story movie called "The Song of Everlasting Regret." Wouldn't that be an unexpected bonus from visiting Lingyin Temple? We're currently in the era of the fastest AI development. Actually, AI Coming perfectly aligns with the Buddhist concept of all things having sentient beings and Buddha-nature, doesn't it? The age of mythology. It seems like a legend, but isn't the arrival of "Transformation" a testament to that? Investiture of the Gods, Journey to the West, Classic of Mountains and Seas, Homer's epics, Li Sao, Zhuangzi, Mencius, Mozi, Taiping Guangji, Baopuzi—Buddhism's all-encompassing nature, its cosmological model even includes the grand model of a diversified society with AI. When humanity can no longer thrive in the city, only Buddhism remains. This is Buddhism in a broad sense. The cycle of history—Beijing's Fayuan Temple, formerly Minzhong Temple, this thousand-year-old temple is inseparable from the history of Liaodong. History has passed through Emperor Taizong of Tang, Emperor Gaozong of Tang, Li Zhi, and finally, Empress Wu bestowed the surname Wa (倭国) upon the Japanese archipelago. Look at Wa's ambition! Despite the Tang Dynasty's civil and military achievements, Japan's ambitions were shattered at the last moment. The Battle of Baekgang shattered Japan's dreams. The Tale of Genji, filled with tales of eternal regret, reveals Bai Juyi's understanding of Japan's admiration for the Tang Dynasty. The spirits of An Lushan and Shi Siming reside in Fayuan Temple. The love between the emperor and his beloved, the An Lushan Rebellion in Youzhou, created the tragic love story of Emperor Xuanzong and Consort Yu. The jade belt hangs in the forest at Mawei Pavilion. The "Song of Everlasting Regret" speaks of the heartless beauty seen in the poem. The "Temple of Compassion" is closely linked to the fate of the Tang Dynasty. In spring, the lilacs and magnolias in the Garden Temple are the most beautiful ancient temple.

The mountain temple is bathed in the romantic spring light, with green vines and peonies in full bloom.

Yingying, Mingzhu, and Cui Yangliu; deep within the West Chamber, the Rainbow Skirt Melody plays.

Consort Taizhen, the Jade Consort, the Hibiscus Princess, played the pipa melody of the Song of Everlasting Regret.

A timeless love story, forever intertwined, all because they are in an ancient temple.

It was precisely in Lingyin Temple that I experienced the profound love and romance within my heart, as exemplified in the poem "The Song of Everlasting Regret." The concept for the film adaptation of "The Song of Everlasting Regret" was successfully conceived within the temple itself. The truly precious and valuable path to enlightenment lies precisely in Buddhism. In fact, the path to enlightenment within Buddhism is the most humane, the most imaginative, and the most beautiful. Consider the quest for enlightenment in "The Great Tang Records on the Western Regions." The eighty-one tribulations of love and romance, the evils of love, the farcical pranks...

Dream lover, like the wisdom of the goddess Athena, becomes a billionaire and can win Frida Kahlo's immortal beauty love. Dream lover, giving Zhang Sheng advice transforms into a real billionaire who can occupy immortal beauty love. They always have the courage and determination to pursue love and romance, embodying the spirit of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, who carried love to the end. Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che, was the best at playing the game of power! Even Empress Wei Zifu and Crown Prince Liu Ju were destroyed in the game of power! In the game of power, destruction is the theme; the empress dies, the son dies. The extermination of the Wei clan was not spared. The final reflection was merely a "Palace of Longing." Qin Shi Huang was a good father, but certainly not a good player in the game of power. Therefore, Emperor Xuanzong was actually the most humane emperor. He practiced nepotism; as long as there was a beauty who could topple a kingdom, anything was possible. Three movies were born! "The Song of Everlasting Regret," "Game of Thrones," and "Destruction" at Lingyin Temple. Bai Juyi's "Song of Everlasting Regret" and Chen Hong's "Biography of the Song of Everlasting Regret"—isn't this the greatest joy in life? Such is the wisdom of Buddhism, in ancient mountain temples. Existing for thousands of years, everywhere is filled with treasures retrieved from the Dragon Palace by Nagarjuna Bodhisattva. Before, Jin Jing and Song Yu went to Mount Wutai ostensibly to worship Buddha and ask for flowers, but their real goal was to worship the Fifth Master at the Fifth Master Temple and ask for wealth. This is where Buddhism truly enlightens the people's minds and reveals their true nature. At that time, the purest form of Buddhism was actually enjoyed by those with such utilitarian desires for wealth. The greatness of Buddhism lies in its fearlessness of worldly utilitarianism. It never shirks its responsibilities, possessing an all-encompassing heart. Even demons are irrelevant; everything is contained within the all-encompassing nature of Buddhism. Zhang Sheng already exists in Lingyin Temple. This is also due to persistent belief in the origins of Buddhism, which allows for such an experience in Lingyin Temple, the dreamlike and illusory nature of "Song of Everlasting Regret." There is also the enchanting beauty of "The Shadow of the Dream"! The dream of "Song of Everlasting Regret" in Lingyin Temple, after worshipping Maitreya Buddha and the Four Heavenly Kings. Venerable Weituo, Avalokiteshvara, Sudhana and the Dragon Girl, the Dragon King of the South Sea, Shakyamuni Buddha in the Mahavira Hall, Kasyapa, Ananda and the Eighteen Arhats, Medicine Buddha in the Medicine Buddha Hall, Sunlight Bodhisattva, Moonlight Bodhisattva, and the Twelve Yakshas. There were also Vairocana Buddha, Manjushri Bodhisattva, and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva in the Huayan Hall, and I paid my respects to the Four Great Bodhisattvas in the Arhat Hall: Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, and Manjushri Bodhisattva. Actually, this was just the beginning of my experience at the ancient temples and mountains. There are so many temples within Lingyin Temple, but I always believe that monks from outside the area can chant sutras more effectively. One visit to Lingyin Temple wasn't enough; I'll continue my journey next time, because I still need to go to the largest temple of the God of Wealth to pray for wealth. It felt like I was back to the pious state I had when I went to the Wutai Wuye Temple with Song Yu to pray for wealth. Because at that time, my heart was most sincere—this is the true essence of Zen. It's also the mystery of the path to wealth! Even the slightest spark, even a single hair, a fraction of a percent, is enough. It won't work; this is a taboo when seeking wealth!

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