The third discussion on the theory of the supernatural, observed in dreams and the intermediate realm.
The Wind Gentleman replied: "The Buddhist teachings claim not to promote supernatural powers, yet they describe these powers in greater detail than anyone else in their scriptures. Have you heard of the Five Eyes and Six Supernatural Powers?"
The words of the Wind Gentleman are entangled and unclear, so I must interrupt again: "Wind Gentleman, you are slowly writing your scriptures, but you have yet to tell me what is meant by the physical body, the intermediate body, karmic communication, and ghostly communication."
At this point, I finally understood a little. It seems that there is some kind of factionalism or what one might call an "academic dispute" between Feng Junzi and Monk Yunfei. I cannot interject in their arguments, and I do not dare to relay his words back to Yunfei. I then asked, "So, are the supernatural abilities you mentioned earlier real?"
His answer still did not reassure me, so I continued to ask: "Is there any way to prevent me from having this dream?"
Yun Fei did not answer but instead retorted: "Is it something you want to do yourself? What can I do about it! Tell me the truth, is your real thought that you do not want to pursue this dream? Or is it something else?"
The Wind Gentleman walked towards the roadside again, gently picking up another stone: "If you want to pick up a stone, you can simply walk over and take it; why must you demonstrate your ability to manipulate objects, which consumes a thousand times the energy? Isn't that a bit redundant? Moreover, to cultivate the Dao to this extent, there are hardly a few among a hundred thousand people. The vast majority will never reach this realm in their lifetime, and even those who do may need to endure a hundred years of hard practice. If one were to pick up stones in the world this way, wouldn't it be utterly absurd? The Buddhist teachings do not promote supernatural powers, and there is indeed a reason for that. Do you understand?"
Feng Junzi said that Shang Yunfei is just a little kid, but he forgot that he is actually one year younger than Yunfei. I thought this in my heart but didn't dare to say it out loud: "Yunfei told me this, but he didn't explain it to me. I'm curious, can I ask you about it?"
Teacher Liu, upon hearing my words, insisted, "You have been like this for several days now. Do you not sleep well every day? Is there something happening at home? If there is, please tell me."
No matter how I tried to communicate with her, the little girl remained unresponsive. I mustered the courage to reach out and tap her shoulder. Before I could extend my hand, a voice came from behind: "You are in the physical body, she is in the intermediate state; don't waste your effort, it is futile! Didn't the Wind Gentleman tell you?" Turning around, I saw Shang Yunfei had entered the classroom at some point. Noticing my puzzled expression, he continued, "You possess innate spiritual communication; are you not satisfied? Do you wish to learn from those ignorant witches and shamans, seeking ghostly communication? If you do not comprehend your true nature, pursuing supernatural powers is not a good thing." Shang Yunfei had entered the classroom at some point. Noticing my puzzled expression, he continued, "You possess innate spiritual communication; are you not satisfied? Do you wish to learn from those ignorant witches and shamans, seeking ghostly communication? If you do not comprehend your true nature, pursuing supernatural powers is not a good thing."
No, there is really nothing going on at my home, truly, there is nothing.
I have not heard of it
Shang Yunfei: "This is correct; this is where your thoughts are attached. Once you let go, there will be no issue. It is one thing for ordinary people to hold on, but you possess innate insight and can perceive the intermediate state in dreams, yet you do not realize that the essence of self is emptiness and clarity, which is the path to liberation. Thus, you become increasingly trapped. To untie the bell, one must find the bell ringer. If you cannot do it yourself, I will help you find the Wind Gentleman; he is the one who caused the trouble."
The Wind Gentleman nodded and said: "I indeed did not discuss this Eye and the Complete Understanding, because I have always suspected that the Buddha's Eye and the Complete Understanding are merely fabrications! They were concocted to belittle hetushu.com and Daoism. The Buddha's Eye is above the Dharma Eye, and the Complete Understanding is above the Divine Realm; immortals can never compare to the Buddha's supernatural powers! Damn it, one day when I feel happy, I will also write a scripture, creating a Seven Eyes and Eight Understandings, adding a Divine Eye and an Immortal Eye above the Buddha's Eye... Damn it, one day when I feel happy, I will also write a scripture, creating a Seven Eyes and Eight Understandings, adding a Divine Eye and an Immortal Eye above the Buddha's Eye..."
(Prologue: There is a story. An old immortal came to a mountain village, and the villagers asked the immortal to teach them the art of turning stones into gold. The immortal did not refuse and taught the villagers this skill. After teaching the technique, he pointed to a small hillside outside the village and said, "When you use the art of turning stones into gold, you must remember not to think of the sheep on the hillside! Otherwise, it will not work." What was the result? I believe everyone can guess; not a single villager was able to do it. After teaching the technique, he pointed to a small hillside outside the village and reiterated, "When you use the art of turning stones into gold, you must remember not to think of the sheep on the hillside! Otherwise, it will not work." What was the result? I believe everyone can guess; not a single villager was able to do it. The sheep on the hillside was, in fact, a test of the villagers' inner cultivation during their practice.
When I came out of the infirmary, class had already ended. After Teacher Liu left, I wanted to find Feng Junzi to talk about the matters in my dreams, but I unexpectedly ran into Shang Yunfei. To me, these two individuals are both remarkable figures, so I quickly approached Shang Yunfei and shared with him the strange dreams I had experienced in the past few days, asking for his assistance in interpreting them.
What are you saying? Is it a superstitious claim? Upon hearing this, I couldn't help but interject. The gentleman of the wind, who speaks of supernatural powers, actually claims that the power of fate is superstitious. Does that imply that other supernatural powers are not superstitious? Why is it that other supernatural powers are not considered superstitious, while the power of fate is? I am perplexed.
The Six Realms refer to the Human Realm, the Asura Realm, the Hungry Ghost Realm, the Hell Realm, the Animal Realm, and the Heavenly Realm. The Heavenly Realm among the Six Realms actually corresponds to the deities in Chinese mythology. However, the Buddha in Buddhism transcends the Six Realms and does not enter the cycle of rebirth, while the deities are subject to the Five Declines and will eventually perish, making them no different from animals. Although there is talk of the equality of all sentient beings, they are not considered animals
The Wind Gentleman smiled and said: "Those are merely sayings from the Buddhist teachings. In truth, with great supernatural powers, how could one be so dogmatic? As the saying goes, the Dharma knows no bounds; it is not limited to the mere five eyes and six abilities. Since you have asked today, I shall broaden your horizons. Do you see that stone over there?"
Yun Fei, what are you saying? I can't understand a word.
I paraphrased Yun Fei's words, and after listening, Feng Junzi seemed a bit displeased: "Thinking that his own methods can lead to profound understanding and claiming not to seek supernatural powers, yet deep down he values supernatural powers more than anyone else."
"Don't you understand? Why doesn't Feng Junzi tell you anything? Forget it, don't ask me anymore. Everything has its cause and effect; you can do as you wish." I wanted to ask something more, but after Yun Fei finished speaking, he sat down. At this moment, other classmates had already started to enter the classroom.
Do not interrupt, let me finish speaking! Among the Six Communications, there is the Divine Realm Communication, which is a very marvelous ability, encompassing a wide range of content. For instance, disappearing from one place and appearing in another is essentially a form of evasion technique... In summary, most of what the deities in Chinese mythology can achieve is found within the Divine Realm Communication. Shiye, have I missed anything?
I ascended the stairs step by step, the darkness beneath my feet emitting an empty echo, the tail end of which resembled distant sighs. I walked into the classroom with a book in hand, pushed open the door, and peered inside. The wooden door creaked with a dry and hoarse sound, piercing the silence sharply. The little girl was still sitting in the classroom, and unexpectedly, the sound of the door opening startled her. As I looked into the room, she also raised her dark, glistening eyes to look at me and asked in a timid voice, "Who are you?" The little girl was still sitting in the classroom, and unexpectedly, the sound of the door opening startled her. As I looked into the room, she also raised her dark, glistening eyes to look at me and asked in a timid voice, "Who are you?"
Feng Junzi: "The physical body refers to a person's flesh; you can feel it by patting yourself. In Buddhism, it is referred to as a stinking skin bag, not taken seriously. However, in the Dao of Alchemy, the physical body is considered the innate furnace and the foundation of cultivation. The intermediate body seems to be a term from Esoteric Buddhism, which I am not very clear about. When he mentions the intermediate body, I refer to it as the Yin spirit, which in your view is just a ghost! You can understand it as a ghost. I just spoke about supernatural powers, which refers to classification. In Buddhism, there is also a classification of supernatural powers based on their sources, which includes five types: karmic powers, cultivated powers, dependent powers, demonic powers, and ghostly powers. The intermediate body seems to be a term from Esoteric Buddhism, which I am not very clear about. When he mentions the intermediate body, I refer to it as the Yin spirit, which in your view is just a ghost! You can understand it as a ghost. I just spoke about supernatural powers, which refers to classification. In Buddhism, there is also a classification of supernatural powers based on their sources, which includes five types: karmic powers, cultivated powers, dependent powers, demonic powers, and ghostly powers. Karmic powers refer to innate supernatural abilities. For example, in your case, Buddhism speaks of reincarnation, believing that being born with supernatural powers is a result of past life karma, hence called karmic powers. Cultivated powers refer to supernatural abilities obtained through various practices. Dependent powers are those acquired through various means or tools, emphasizing reliance on external objects or rituals, which may be difficult to understand. Karmic powers refer to innate supernatural abilities. For example, in your case, Buddhism speaks of reincarnation, believing that being born with supernatural powers is a result of past life karma, hence called karmic powers. Cultivated powers refer to supernatural abilities obtained through various practices. Dependent powers are those acquired through various means or tools, emphasizing reliance on external objects or rituals, which may be difficult to understand. Think about it: there are many fortune tellers on the west side of Phoenix Bridge. If their predictions are inaccurate, they are deceiving; if accurate, it is dependent powers. As for demonic powers and ghostly powers, they are supernatural abilities obtained through the aid of demons and ghosts. Many people are possessed by demons or ghosts, or communicate with them... Shiye, do you understand?" As for demonic powers and ghostly powers, they are supernatural abilities obtained through the aid of demons and ghosts. Many people are possessed by demons or ghosts, or communicate with them... Shiye, do you understand?"
Feng Junzi: "Then repeat to me exactly what Yun Fei said, how did he mention these things?"
I have not heard of it
Why?
This sound startled me awake, and I suddenly sat up in bed, nearly hitting my head against the upper bunk's bed board—only to realize it was still a dream! After waking from the dream, I found myself still in a dream, an experience I had never encountered before. I even doubted whether I was still dreaming, pinching my arm to confirm; the pain assured me that I was truly awake this time. In the darkness, I broke out in a cold sweat
I had a dream. I dreamt that I was standing on a high platform, waving my hands. As I waved my hands, colorful stones flew chaotically in the sky. Upon closer inspection, I realized that these stones were not flying randomly, but were under my control. With my thoughts, these colorful stones danced in the air like butterflies weaving through flowers, tracing various arcs. I felt a surge of joy, and suddenly, these stones lost control and came crashing towards me. Upon closer inspection, I realized that these stones were not flying randomly, but were under my control. With my thoughts, these colorful stones danced in the air like butterflies weaving through flowers, tracing various arcs. I felt a surge of joy, and suddenly, these stones lost control and came crashing towards me. Startled, I suddenly woke up.
I do not have the Qingming Mirror, so I will use this stone as a magical tool. The Wind Gentleman muttered to himself as he tucked the blue stone into his pocket, then turned to me and said: "Have you seen clearly? This is the Taoist spell of 'Controlling Objects.' What do you think it is capable of?"
The mysterious little girl always appears at dusk. Every day when I walk into the classroom for evening self-study, I inevitably encounter her. It seems that her existence is only related to me; I even have the illusion that she exists because of me. Her complexion is pale, her gaze vacant, and she seems lost in thought, sitting there as if everything around her is irrelevant. Looking at her pitiable appearance, I sometimes think of my younger sister, who is the same age as her. Her complexion is pale, her gaze vacant, and she seems lost in thought, sitting there as if everything around her is irrelevant. Looking at her pitiable appearance, I sometimes think of my younger sister, who is the same age as her. My sympathy finally overflows, and I feel a desire to help her. I want to know where she comes from and why she is here, but I do not know how to begin.
No, nothing much, I didn't sleep well last night, so I'm a bit drowsy today. I stammered in my response. I don't know why, but among all the teachers, I feel particularly nervous when I see Teacher Liu! It's not because she is strict with students; on the contrary, she is the most gentle with them. It's also not because she pays special attention to me; I am just an inconspicuous ordinary student in the class. But strangely, as soon as I stand in front of Teacher Liu, I feel nervous, at a loss, and my words come out awkwardly. Perhaps it's because she is our homeroom teacher; all the homeroom teachers I have encountered since childhood have been quite formidable.
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Some things, the more you tell yourself not to think about them, the more they stubbornly burrow into your mind. Some people, when you tell yourself not to look at them, they magnetically draw your gaze. The gentleman of the wind told me that as long as I ignored the girl in the classroom, nothing would happen, but unfortunately, I could not do it! The more I tried not to look at her, the more I couldn't help but glance back at her. Because while I was telling myself "don't look at her," I was actually constantly reminding myself of her existence. This principle is quite simple, but unfortunately, I did not understand it at the time, and the gentleman of the wind did not tell me. Later, I suspected that he might have done it on purpose.
I nodded slightly, having at least studied solid geometry. The Wind Gentleman continued, "The Heavenly Eye can not only see the world before us, but also perceive the extremely distant and the extremely close. When cultivated to the utmost, it can see everything that exists in the world, regardless of its location. The Wisdom Eye is different from the Heavenly Eye; it adds a dimension of time to the three-dimensional space, allowing one to see the past and the future. However, while the Wisdom Eye can see the past and the future, it cannot penetrate causality, and thus cannot change anything. The Dharma Eye is a step above; as the saying goes, the Dharma Eye is like a torch, illuminating all ignorance and able to turn the tide according to circumstances. The Wisdom Eye is different from the Heavenly Eye; it adds a dimension of time to the three-dimensional space, allowing one to see the past and the future. However, while the Wisdom Eye can see the past and the future, it cannot penetrate causality, and thus cannot change anything. The Dharma Eye is a step above; as the saying goes, the Dharma Eye is like a torch, illuminating all ignorance and able to turn the tide according to circumstances. All of these are forms of vision, so you should also be able to understand the auditory perception among the six types of perception. The Heart Perception, also known as the Other's Heart Perception, refers to the ability to glimpse into the human heart. As for the Fate Perception, that is merely a superstitious notion. Buddhism speaks of reincarnation, and the Fate Perception can know one's destiny. It is similar to the Wisdom Eye but has its distinctions; the Wisdom Eye emphasizes knowledge of the past and future, while the Fate Perception emphasizes the cycle of cause and effect.
On this particular evening of self-study, I arrived especially early; the classroom was still empty. Of course, I was not the first, as "she" was already sitting there. Driven by an inexplicable impulse, I forgot the advice of the Wind Gentleman and walked over to her, saying: "Little sister, why are you here? ... Is there anything you need help with? ... Can you hear me speaking? ..."
After the self-study session, I did not return directly to the dormitory but instead chased after Feng Junzi outside the west gate. Upon seeing me call him, Feng Junzi turned around and asked, "Shiye, why aren't you going back to sleep? What do you need from me? Is it still about that ghost? I have already told you not to concern yourself with her."
In fact, you can do it too; you just don't know how. Teaching you this is no different from teaching you chronic self-destruction www.hetushu.com. All spells require the consumption of magical power or the innate vital energy of someone like you. If you think about it carefully, this is not surprising at all; it may even be redundant, something that is optional.
The Wind Gentleman changed his expression: "Shang Yunfei told you, didn't he? Damn! Just a little brat, always getting lost in fantasies, showing off for what!"
The Wind Gentleman pointed to a green stone by the roadside and asked me. I nodded. Suddenly, he grabbed my hand and whispered, "Borrowing a bit of divine power." Again with that phrase! I felt my whole body go weak. That stone suddenly seemed to come to life, bouncing twice on the ground before leaping into the air and flying diagonally towards us. The Wind Gentleman reached out with his other hand and caught it.
I did not understand what Shang Yunfei said, and I initially understood what Feng Junzi said, but later became confused. Picking up a stone from the ground requires a hundred years of hard practice, and even then, it is a one in ten thousand chance! So how old is Feng Junzi this year? He is only in his teens! Although Feng Junzi claims that his abilities are not miraculous and may even be dispensable, I still hope to be able to pick up a stone like he does, but unfortunately, he is unwilling to teach me. At night, as I went to sleep, I kept thinking aimlessly, and gradually fell asleep amidst my wandering thoughts. Although Feng Junzi claims that his abilities are not miraculous and may even be dispensable, I still hope to be able to pick up a stone like he does, but unfortunately, he is unwilling to teach me. At night, as I went to sleep, I kept thinking aimlessly, and gradually fell asleep amidst my wandering thoughts.
Strangely, although I have the same dream every day, I am not aware that it is a dream while I am in it. It is only upon waking that I suddenly realize it is the same dream again, and thus I repeatedly endure this immersive torment. Every day I have such dreams, and during evening study sessions, I see that silent girl again and again. For a day or two, I may not feel much, but over time, I gradually become a bit disoriented.
I was completely absorbed in listening when Feng Junzi suddenly called out to me. I quickly replied, "I understand what I heard, but why is fate considered superstition?"
Teacher Liu is very young, the youngest among all the first-year class teachers, five years older than me, twenty-three this year. She just graduated from the Chinese Department of Wucheng Normal University this summer and teaches Chinese to the third and fourth classes of the first year. Being able to teach at Wucheng Middle School right after graduating from Normal University suggests that she must have been an exceptionally outstanding student, and her family likely has some connections as well. Of course, I am not aware of these details; my first impression of Teacher Liu is that she is extraordinarily beautiful. Growing up in a mountain village, I have little impression of beautiful women in the city. When I first saw Teacher Liu, I thought to myself, is this what the legendary beauty looks like? Yet I couldn't quite articulate what exactly made her beautiful. Although I am not young anymore, my understanding of the opposite sex is still quite limited.
Then you should come with me to the infirmary; it is never a bad thing to take a look. Come, follow me. Teacher Liu's voice was gentle and pleasant, yet there was an undeniable authority in her tone when speaking to the students. She took my arm, and I involuntarily stood up, following Teacher Liu to the school infirmary. The school doctor found no issues, only advising me to pay attention to rest and nutrition. Teacher Liu was still not at ease and reminded me: "If you still feel unwell, go to the city hospital for a check-up, and also... if there are any difficulties at home, do not hesitate to tell me." The school doctor found no issues, only advising me to pay attention to rest and nutrition. Teacher Liu was still not at ease and reminded me: "If you still feel unwell, go to the city hospital for a check-up, and also... if there are any difficulties at home, do not hesitate to tell me."
What I really want to know is—what exactly does that little girl in my dreams want to say to me? Unfortunately, every time I get there, I wake up. I lowered my head and finally spoke the truth
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I wandered aimlessly, and before I knew it, I had arrived in front of the teaching building. This ancient structure, built in 1955, lay there like a silent monster, its windows resembling dark, hollow eyes. The night had grown deep; was that little girl still there? Would she feel scared being alone in this desolate building at night? Strangely, I thought about whether a "ghost" would feel fear, yet I did not consider whether I, as a "human," should also feel afraid
This is a saying from Buddhism. The "Five Eyes" refer to the physical eye, heavenly eye, wisdom eye, dharma eye, and Buddha eye. The "Six Penetrations" refer to the penetration of sight, hearing, thought, life, divine realms, and the exhaustion of outflows. The physical eye is the ordinary eye of a person, but it is different in that it signifies a clear vision capable of perceiving all subtleties. The heavenly eye differs from the physical eye; it is three-dimensional. Do you understand three-dimensionality?
Yun Fei listened to my words, his expression remained unchanged, and he did not seem particularly surprised. After a moment of thought, he said to me: "It seems you have strayed onto a wrong path, but it is of no concern. As long as your heart is pure, nothing will happen. Do not dwell on it, nor should you force yourself not to think about it. In due time, it will pass. Since it is a dream, treat it as such"
It turned out this was a dream. I felt the air in the dormitory was stifling, oppressive to the point of making it hard to breathe. Everyone else was sound asleep, and no one noticed when I woke up from the dream. I put on my clothes and, still in a daze, walked outside. The corridor was quiet, and the moonlight streamed in through the windows. I looked up and realized it was a full moon night. The round moon hung silently in the sky, seemingly calling to me with a mysterious allure. I followed the moonlight step by step out of the dormitory building and into the deserted campus.
I nodded slightly: "Gentleman of the Wind, you did not mention the Buddha's Eye and the Exhaustion of Leaks just now"
Running a little out of breath, I said: "No, no, I want to ask you about a few terms. What do 'physical body', 'intermediate state body', 'retribution communication', and 'ghost communication' mean?"
This dream is not an end, but rather another beginning. From that day on, almost every night I would have the same dream, always dreaming of walking to an empty classroom, pushing open the door, and then meeting the gaze of a little girl, hearing her ask: "Who are you?" All the dreams end here, without exception, I would wake up at this moment, drenched in cold sweat
Wow! This is amazing, can you teach me?
I still did not understand what the Wind Gentleman was saying, so I cautiously asked, "What exactly is going on? What is divine power?"
The Wind Gentleman let out a cold laugh and said, "Have you heard of the Six Realms of Rebirth? It is also a concept from Buddhism."
I began to feel fatigued, experiencing chills, and often felt dizzy while sitting in class, with my complexion becoming increasingly poor. The first person to notice my condition was not Shang Yunfei or Feng Junzi, but our homeroom teacher, Teacher Liu. One day during self-study, I propped my head up with my hand, feeling drowsy, and the words on the book in front of me transformed into swimming tadpoles. At that moment, a gentle hand was placed on my forehead, and then I heard Teacher Liu's voice: "Shiye, what has been wrong with you these past few days? You seem to be feeling unwell. Would you come with me to the infirmary for a check-up?" I lifted my head to see Teacher Liu's concerned gaze.