Chapter 0003: Doubling

Who told you that there are two roads to our Jingang Temple

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"Master, I would like to try studying the Buddhist scriptures," Fakong said slowly

After reciting the Diamond Sutra for the second time, another character "jin" transformed into a flower bud that has yet to bloom

Golden light shines brightly, illuminating the void

On the Great Snow Mountain, masters abound, yet only one high monk is renowned for his imposing presence. However, among the one hundred and eight temples, there is no record of any attaining Buddhahood.

Hey, I spoke in vain

Suddenly, the lotus seat rose, transforming from a single layer to two layers, with the first layer consisting of eighteen petals and the second layer consisting of nine petals

My master instructed me not to think about cultivation, but to focus on the meticulous study of medicinal herbs

As the recitation of the Diamond Sutra reached its final word, among the golden characters suspended in the void, one transformed into a fist-sized golden flower bud

Sigh...

As soon as he stepped through the gate of the Prajna Courtyard, a powerful roar echoed: "Get out!"

Master, I have heard that there are two paths to achieving the Vajra method, both leading to the same destination. I would like to attempt to take the other path.

Fa Kong bowed in greeting towards the empty doorway

"Why were those patriarchs who attained the indestructible golden body unable to remain in the world forever?" Fa Kong asked again

He wishes to become a top expert immediately; no matter how safe the Diamond Temple is, it cannot compare to having top martial arts skills for his own safety

He respectfully sat on the stone bench opposite him and gazed at him with reverence

Certainly, with the qualifications of this body, even cultivating in the special conditions of the Time Wheel Tower for one hundred years would likely not suffice to become a top expert; more lifespan would be required.

As the text of the Diamond Sutra is fully presented, the Medicine Buddha slowly closes his eyelids, murmuring softly.

After a whole night without sleep, at the moment when the morning star shone in the east, he had a sudden inspiration and sensed a path in the darkness.

He descended the steps, his large sleeves billowing as he walked with his hands clasped behind his back, passing through the moon gate to arrive at a small courtyard

According to the understanding of the concept of emptiness in Buddhism, it essentially refers to a nursing home

With a cold grunt, a short and thin old monk stepped out of the main hall, standing with his hands clasped behind his back on the steps in front of the hall, coldly glaring at Fakong

If this is indeed the case, it means that if one accumulates one hundred years of lifespan and then burns away that one hundred years of lifespan, one can instantly become a top expert

One thought after another surged forth, only to be extinguished one after another

Huinan snorted: "This scripture cannot be destroyed or extinguished, showing it to you is of no consequence."

This golden lotus gently floated down towards the Medicine Buddha, landing beneath the lotus seat of the Medicine Buddha

Do I not have any hope at all

"Such a Buddhist treasure, the master actually revealed it to me..." Fa Kong displayed a look of deep emotion

It seems that your master hasn't told you anything. Huinan shook his head: "This Yuan Zhi..."

It is precisely the text of the Diamond Sutra on the leaf, with the characters being identical.

Master Ancestor

This Dharma disciple is the foremost among those of the Dharma lineage, possessing remarkable enlightenment and exceptional aptitude

Hey! Huanan sneered

He looked up at an angle.

Master Fa Kong

The next day, after having breakfast, he left the Medicine Valley and arrived at the Prajna Hall of the Diamond Temple.

That night, he discovered another wonderful use of this pagoda—storage

Fakong closed his eyes

What are you doing! Huanan said coldly

What do you think

Master, does the path of Buddhist practice also require sufficient qualifications

The Vajra Temple emphasizes the attainment of enlightenment in this very body. According to its principles, the Vajra is capable of enduring through countless eons without decay.

The young monk smiled and clasped his hands together in a gesture of respect, yet his feet did not stop moving; after finishing this sentence, he vanished at the doorway

Well, this statement is not incorrect. With your aptitude, it is far better to diligently study medicinal materials than anything else

The texture of this Buddhist scripture is quite peculiar, resembling leaves freshly plucked from a tree, exuding vibrant vitality and a sense of freshness, and it even feels slightly cool to the touch

Master Ancestor. The Dharma is empty and unified.

In the age of decline, the accumulation of karma over generations has led to a complete ignorance of the human heart, as if bound by a thick cocoon, making it impossible to break through the obstacles of ignorance with wisdom; thus, the Vajrayana serves as a skillful means.

Bamboo groves surround all three walls, with the green bamboo gently swaying

What do you think? Huanan said irritably: "This scripture cannot be taken out of the Prajna Hall!"

Yes. The law of emptiness nodded slowly.

The ultimate stage of the Eight Ultimate Techniques of the Diamond is beyond the realm of martial arts, entering the domain of Buddhist teachings. By continuing to cultivate in this manner, one can achieve the indestructible diamond.

With the Medicine Buddha within oneself, one remains in a state of tranquility and peace of mind. Additionally, with the presence of the Prajnaparamita Wheel Tower, it is certainly not impossible to achieve.

How could such a treasure be casually taken out of the Prajna Temple

"Master, can people in this world truly attain Buddhahood?" Fa Kong inquired

The law fell silent

He did not pay much attention; lifespan is the key

The eyes emitted two beams of cold, chilling light that made it difficult to look directly at them

Hui Nan entered the room with a cold smile, leaving Fa Kong alone in the small pavilion

The gray monk's robe draped over him exceptionally large, resembling a child wearing an adult's clothing, making him appear even smaller and thinner

Then let us start with the simplest. Huinan stood up and went into the room, soon coming out and handing Fakong a copy of the "Diamond Sutra": "Let’s see if you can gain some insight from this"

There is no doubt in the law of emptiness, only a sense of wonder: "How long has it been?"

Hmph

This is the Xijia Beiye Sutra, which was personally transcribed by the founding master of our Vajra Temple while listening to the Buddha's teachings

He looked up at the sky shrouded in twilight

Master, may I take the medicine valley back and savor it slowly

The Prajna Institute is a dedicated institution within the Vajra Temple for the study and practice of Buddhist teachings, gathering many elders from the temple.

Huinan is extremely dissatisfied with Yuanzhi, and the master-disciple relationship is tense. The original master has only met the monk Huinan once, and this is the second time.

The image of the Medicine Buddha became increasingly solemn. After reciting the "Medicine Sutra" once, two drops of sweet dew simultaneously fell from the void

Having read and reflected, one will not turn back until one hits the southern wall, just like your master

As expected

Fa Kong calmly looked at him

Huinan cast a sidelong glance at him and said, "Don't believe it?"

For over two thousand years, only two masters have attained the indestructible body through the Vajrayana, and in the past thousand years, no one has been able to achieve this. The long road remains a long road, yet it is ultimately a clear path

Are you aware that we are currently in the age of decline?

During the period of the flourishing law, Vajrayana was a distant path, but in the period of the degenerate law, Vajrayana has become the only path

What a wonderful text the Diamond Sutra is, truly boundless in its marvels

"If one is wholeheartedly dedicated to studying the Diamond Sutra, can one not achieve the state of a diamond?"

Master Huinan, the teacher of Yuanzhi, is naturally also his direct ancestral master and one of the closest individuals at the Vajra Temple

The law and emptiness are received with both hands

Huinan snorted, "You should just honestly focus on growing herbs."

Fakong remains undeterred

The wisdom vehicle does not rely on words; it solely depends on the Diamond Sutra. The layers of subtle realms are ineffable, and only through empowerment can they be transmitted. However, this has now been completely severed.

At this thought, his smile grew even brighter

Huinan pouted and waved, saying: "Keep up."

In a state of focused meditation, one listens intently, reciting precisely the Diamond Sutra

His snow-white eyebrows drooped to the corners of his eyes, making his complexion appear even more rosy like that of a baby

Among the six indestructible golden bodies in our temple, four have attained realization through the vehicle of Prajna

Moreover, the accumulation of lifespan is too slow, increasing by twenty-four days each day and by twenty-four years each year

At the moment the last golden character transformed into a flower bud, all the flower buds suddenly converged and merged together, blooming into a magnificent golden lotus

More than four years, still too slow

Master Wu's junior disciple

In the void, large golden characters gradually emerged, each the size of a fist, shimmering with radiant colors

At the time when the founding patriarch established the temple, it was indeed divided into the Prajna Vehicle and the Vajra Vehicle

One must seek the extraordinary skills of transforming one's constitution and purifying the marrow to enhance one's innate qualities

Huinan arrived at the small pavilion in front of the bamboo forest, sat down beside the stone table, and pointed to the stone bench opposite him

The courtyard is tranquil and harmonious

Master, I would like to give it a try

He once heard Master Yuan Zhi say that when everyone becomes infatuated with martial arts and does not believe in the Buddhist teachings, this marks the end of the Dharma age

Fakong frowned: "Has the Dharma vein been severed?"

He was taken under the wing of Yuan Zhi at a young age and entered the Vajra Temple, which is why most people in the Dharma lineage refer to him as Senior Brother.

From this day forth, one can gain the lifespan of forty-eight days in a single day

Huinan shook his head: "In the age of decline, it is impossible to attain Buddhahood in our world. Cultivating in this life is merely for the accumulation of resources; if it does not succeed in this life, it may in the next. With each lifetime, one accumulates, and with unwavering determination, one will ultimately achieve Buddhahood"

The sound of the Sanskrit chant rises once again

He withdrew his mind and a smile blossomed on his face

He returned to the wooden cabin and sat on the bed for an entire night, deep in contemplation.

If a Buddhist scripture adds a layer of lotus flower and a drop of sweet dew, then by reading more Buddhist scriptures, wouldn't it be possible to increase the lotus seat by countless layers, thereby extending one's lifespan by over a hundred years in just one day

Are you no longer practicing martial arts

A top expert can be formed in an instant

The Prajna vehicle can be understood through wisdom to comprehend the Buddha's teachings, relying on meditation to attain the state, with each step being a verification, akin to ascending a staircase, ultimately reaching the indestructible diamond realm and realizing the imperishable golden body

In the deep blue and tranquil void, the sound of the Dharma has ceased. The Medicine Buddha, who has kept his eyes gently closed, slowly opens them, devoid of sorrow or joy, calm and serene

Without the ability to pass down the pulse, it is likely that it is not as beneficial as practicing martial arts

Fa Kong Dao: "Master, I wish to study the Buddhist teachings"

These elders are mostly over one hundred years old, having reached a stage where they no longer consider physical strength as their capability, neglecting worldly affairs, and dedicating themselves solely to the study of Buddhist teachings

Please grant your teachings, Master Ancestor. I respectfully bow to the Dharma of Emptiness.

So long has passed, yet it feels like fresh leaves; indeed, this world is truly marvelous

Fa Kong seems to be deep in thought

Suddenly, a handsome and slender young monk dashed out of the main hall, seemingly flying without touching the ground, and glanced at Fakong as he passed by.

"These patriarchs are not unable to remain forever; rather, they choose not to. " Huinan scoffed, "Upon reaching the Vajra realm, one will realize that there is nothing in this world worth clinging to. How can a filthy, wretched mud pit compare to the Western Paradise? ... Freedom to come and go as one pleases, to come when one wishes and to leave when one desires, is also a marvelous aspect of the Vajra realm.

Then I shall read here. Fa Kong nodded slightly

One can freely move items into the tower and send them out of the tower without consuming lifespan, as time within the tower is at a standstill

A handsome young monk was sweeping the courtyard when he was dismissed by Huinan

Unless one is significantly older than him, most individuals of the same generation are required to address him as "senior brother"

Alas... you should give up, the Prajna multiplication pulse has been severed, and it is impossible to cultivate even if you wish to.