Just like in martial arts novels, when a top master sees a child with top talent, he can tell at a glance that the child has excellent bones, but in the eyes of others who don’t understand, he only thinks it is ordinary.
As soon as he thought of this, he immediately stood up and said to Ito Nanako: “Amitabha, the donor came to see the poor monk, what do you want to do?”
Ito Nanako bowed deeply and said respectfully: “Disciple Ito Nanako is from Kyoto, Japan. My mother believed in Buddhism during her lifetime. I was influenced by her and am also a Buddhist believer. Today I accidentally heard that Master Jingqing came to Jinling, so I took the liberty to ask for a meeting and I would like to make a sincere request. The master consecrated and blessed an amulet for the disciple, and the disciple wants to give it to his beloved.”
“The person in my heart…” Master Jingqing suddenly felt embarrassed, hesitated for a moment, and said: “The donor has all things in his eyes and a glow in his body. This is what the poor monk has seen in his life. He is the person with the deepest connection with Buddhism. If the donor converts to Buddhism and devotes himself to study Buddhism will definitely be a blessing to all living beings. I wonder if the donor has any thoughts of converting to Buddhism?”
At this time, in the mountain courtyard, Sister Sun watched everything happening in the Buddhist hall through the monitor, and said angrily: “Madam, this Jingqing actually wants to persuade Miss Ito to become a monk. Isn’t this a serious deviation? ”
An Chengqi smiled and said: “Don’t worry. After Jingqing became enlightened, he had a Buddha mind. In the whole world, what he cares about most is the Buddha, the Dharma, and all living beings. And Nanako Ito is already very understanding and wise. Don’t say that. Jing Qing, if she were a Taoist master, I’d probably want to accept her as my disciple. Otherwise, why do you think I want her to enlighten me? If such a genius is always lingering outside the door, it will be a waste of resources, but based on my understanding of Nanako , even if Jingqing uses seven billion people in the world to kidnap her morally, she will never agree, and you don’t have to worry.”
really.
Nanako Ito subconsciously took a step back and said apologetically: “I…I already have someone I love, how can I convert to Buddhism…”
An Chengqi, who was in front of the monitor, smiled and said, “Sister Sun, have you noticed the details? Nanako called herself a disciple in front of Jing Qing before, but now she directly changed it to ‘I’, instantly drawing a clear line with Jing Qing.”
Sister Sun nodded and said with a smile: “If it weren’t for Jingqing’s request, Miss Ito would have fled through the door.”
At this time, Master Jingqing also realized that Ito Nanako was very wary of converting to Buddhism, so he said seriously: “Donor, love is important, but wouldn’t it be more valuable if it could save all sentient beings? The Buddha said that giving up the small self can achieve the great self. Giving up small loves to achieve great loves, rescuing suffering and saving all sentient beings. This is the highest realm pursued by eminent monks and great virtues for thousands of years! Moreover, the donor also said that he is a Buddhist believer, doesn’t he want to do something for all sentient beings? What?”
Ito Nanako pursed her lips and said timidly: “All living beings have their own destiny. I am just a female, and I have no lofty ambition to save all living beings. I just want to take good care of my relatives and my sweetheart. If I can do this well, It’s already perfect.”
Master Jingqing said sadly: “In this world, there is a person with the wisdom of the donor, I am afraid that I can’t find it with just one hand. If the donor successfully enlightens me, he will be able to have a deeper understanding and understanding of the Buddhist teachings spread in the world. The donor If such talents are wasted, it will be a great loss for all Buddhist disciples.”
Ito Nanako shook her head and said: “I believe in Buddhism because I feel that Buddhism can make people do good and make people feel peaceful. At the same time, it can also give them more spiritual sustenance. Just like I go to a restaurant to eat, you can’t force me to stay there.” Want to be a chef in a restaurant?”
Master Jingqing said quickly: “Amitabha, the poor monk is not asking the donor to stay, but urging the donor to stay. The donor just used a restaurant as an analogy. Although the logic is similar, the realm and meaning are not exactly the same. A restaurant can make people full. Rice, if a good chef develops a good recipe, it can make people eat nutritious and balanced food, and even make people feel happy and sublimate their taste buds. It may also have the effect of strengthening the body, curing diseases and saving lives, but a good restaurant and a good recipe, It has no ability to save all sentient beings.”
Speaking of this, Master Jingqing added: “In fact, every religion has its own classics. The reason why it has been spread and has far-reaching influence from the era of slash-and-burn farming to modern times with advanced science and technology is because of its The underlying logic is a universal value established on a people-centered basis, and it explains a deeper and more original human nature.”
Having said that, Master Jingqing asked Nanako: “Donor, does he know why today, when modern technology is so advanced and productivity surpasses that of the ancients, many people still regard scriptures written thousands of years ago as beacons on the road to life?”
Ito Nanako shook her head in confusion: “I… didn’t think about it carefully…”
Master Jingqing said: “Actually, the difference between ancient people and modern people is not only that the development of science and technology and the broadening of their horizons are much worse than those of today’s people, but also means that the lives and thoughts of ancient people were simpler and purer, and they were closer to the origin of human beings.”
“They can spend their entire lives thinking about one or two philosophical issues, and they will not be affected by today’s prosperous world of materialistic desires. This makes their depth in philosophical issues far beyond that of impetuous and utilitarian modern people. .”