A leisurely life that begins with the possession of a game character

Chapter 45 Play
Cultivation is not easy. In the next few days, Zhang Lan, apart from busying himself with his own affairs, would search and read the expositions of some recognized practitioners in modern times.

Classics are certainly classics, but society is developing, and every generation has people standing on the shoulders of their predecessors to explore more possibilities.Let’s first look at the writings of modern people to understand it better.The only troublesome thing is that you don't know whether a certain book he is talking about is the imagination of the ancients.Each has its own pros and cons.

In Daochang Chen's Chinese Immortalology, Zhang Lan came across a discussion that interested him.This Taoist priest advocates patriotism and Taoism, learning from nature, emphasizing the highest enlightenment, and breaking boundaries, not limited to being born in the world, joining the world, not limited to Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism, not limited to pure cultivation, double cultivation, not limited to Inner elixir and outer elixir are not limited to Taoism and immortality, mountains and forests, busy cities, self-salvation and salvation of others, religion and science.

The Taoist leader advocates learning from other schools and making comparisons. He opposes empty talk about metaphysics and advocates practical practice. He opposes rigid methods and advocates the study of scientific theories.

That is to say, when the theory of the end of the Dharma was recognized in modern times, some cultivators began to pay attention to the theory of success only.That is to say, no matter whether the cat is black or white, it is a good cat if it catches mice.No matter what method you use, the method that works is a good method.

At the same time, it also proves from the side that modern cultivation is difficult.Zhang Lan also found out an interesting episode. Now many experts and professors in universities are studying Taoist alchemy. Not only external alchemy, but also internal alchemy, some people have set up projects to recruit people to study it.Although it was exposed by someone who was interested and stopped because it was too ridiculous, it also shows that someone is studying the inner alchemy.

Zhang Lan is much better than these people. Finding a way and being on the road are two different concepts.There is more than just a gap between those who have started and those who have not. If you have started, you just haven’t learned it, but it also shows that it exists.You didn't even enter the door. It would take a lot of time just to find out whether it existed, and you might just give up halfway.

Meizhou Island, Mazu Ancestral Temple Chaotian Pavilion.Zhang Lan stood in front of the mahogany statue of Mazu and knelt down devoutly three times before turning around and walking out.

Mazu, formerly known as Lin Mo, was born on the 960rd of the third lunar month in the first year of Jianlong (23) in the Northern Song Dynasty. She died on the 987th of September in the fourth year of Yongxi (8), the fourth year of Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty.Lin Mo never cried until he was born until the full moon, so he was named "Mo" and nicknamed "Mo Niang".According to legend, Lin Moniang was brave, smart and filial to family members when she was young. At the age of 10, he studied with a teacher, recited it from memory, and fully understood the meaning of the text. When he was 13 years old, he followed his mother Wang to chant sutras and worship Buddha. When he was 15 years old, he received guidance from an old Taoist priest and was taught the "Xuanwei secret method", which enabled him to understand all kinds of important scriptures. At the age of 16, he was able to treat people's illnesses and help the poor. When she was [-] years old, she applied makeup in a well and got a pair of bronze talismans, which made her more powerful.Since she was born in a coastal patrol home, she is familiar with water and can sail boats and pull cables, cruise between islands, and often rescue ships in distress in wind and waves.She also practiced medicine to save people and worked hard "for the witch in the middle", which laid the foundation for her to eventually become the protector of the sea.

Zhang Lan secretly sighed in her heart that Mazu acted as a witch and became the "Goddess of Heaven" after her death. From her death in 987 to the first year of Shaoxi (1190), Mazu was promoted from "Madam" to "Fei", making Mazu Her status doubled, her name spread far and wide, and she gradually became a goddess worshiped by sailors from all over the world.It has developed for more than 200 years, which seems a bit too far away for Zhang Lan now.

However, I did gain some insights from studying how to accumulate merit faster. After this round of work, Zhang Lan also had a plan in mind. Now there is another question, how to use faith.Buddhism and Taoism are competing for believers and beliefs. In addition to worldly benefits, they also use believers to help them practice.If this is the case, then how do they use faith.

Now Zhang Lan only knows that gaining merit can help him practice, so what is the use of gaining faith.After gaining faith, how can you use it?There is also how the panel determines that it has obtained merit, and through what channels it determines that it has obtained merit.Is it through faith?

Taoism talks about responsibility, and Buddhism talks about cause and effect.Now that Zhang Lan's acquisition of the game panel counts as the cause, then what should be the effect?If it counts as an effect, then where does the cause come from.What Taoism pursues is immortality, attaining the Tao and becoming an immortal. My destiny is determined by me and not by God.Buddhism pays more attention to spiritual and moral progress. What it emphasizes is discovering the truth of life and the universe, and finally transcending all troubles such as life and death and gaining liberation.The disputes between Buddhism and Taoism in the past dynasties, the sectarian disputes within Buddhism, and the disputes over the right to interpret scriptures were directly wiped out.What is the purpose of the fight for the right to speak?Will I get any rules or merits from the promotion of the interpretation rights I preside over?

Zhang Lan feels that he is not suitable for studying these things. Judging from the game panel, now he accumulates merit and converts mana through various means. In the end, it is his business to become extraordinary.

No matter what method you use, just seek immortality by yourself in the end.However, the road to immortality is long, and it would be great to have someone walking with you or accompanying you along the way.

Zhang Lan made another trip to Mount Putuo, where he paid homage to the Bodhisattva again, hoping that the Bodhisattva could forgive him for being an ungrateful disciple who only wanted immortality and had not done much to cure illnesses and save lives for so long.He wanted the Bodhisattva to promise that he would believe in the Bodhisattva's path and cure diseases and save people in the future.

After spending a night in the mountains, Zhang Lan thought about it when he came down to the island and decided not to go home yet, but to go for a walk in the magic city.Putuo Mountain is not far from the Magic City. It takes about four hours by bus. When we arrived in the Magic City at noon, we first went to find a place to eat.

Looking at the busy traffic on the street and the rows of high-rise buildings.In this city that values ​​speed and efficiency, standing at the crossroads of Shanghai, pedestrians and vehicles on both sides are rushing in and out.No matter it is day or night, Demon City is always busy and lively, and it never seems to be sleeping at any time.

After dinner, we went to the crowded Nanjing Street. There were shops on both sides of the street with large and eye-catching signs.There are a variety of independent-style buildings, and you can enjoy the beauty of various customs during a leisurely walk.

Looking at the narrow Shitan Lane, Zhang Lan felt that it didn't look like a temple hiding place.However, the gate of Hong Temple faces Shitan Lane. The outer wall is painted red, and there is a tall sign with "Hong Temple" written on it. The style of this sign is not temple-like at all.The facade of Hong Temple is very inconspicuous. Only the "Old Baoan Situ Temple Site - HP District Cultural Relics Protection Site" sign posted on the side of the door tells the difference of this place.

After kneeling down to worship Master Guanyin in the main hall, Zhang Lan came out. The place was not big and there were not many people there.It is said that during fixed festivals, there will be more people.

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