Chapter 1321: 591: Tian Yun’s Visit, Learning by Doing
Capítulo 1321: Chapter 591: Tian Yun’s Visit, Learning by Doing
To be honest, Maitreya is not deeply versed in Buddhist Law, and is actually unclear about what exactly the Future Buddha signifies—despite Zheng Fa once discussing the Dao at the Daluo Dharma Meeting, it was the path of the “Yellow Court Scripture,” and he doesn’t know how much aligns with Buddhist principles.
Buddhist Cultivation Technique is what he understands the least.
The institutions and systems of this colony mostly originate from modern times. The logic is simple—this is an outpost established for modern people, to make them accustomed to living here.
“I have learned about Leiyin Temple.” Qingnv seemed to have noticed Maitreya’s confusion; she glanced at the busy cultivators in the valley, with some emotion in her eyes. “I dare not casually talk about the fundamental beliefs of the Buddhist Path, but the cultivation methods, there are actually only two.”
“Two?”
Qingnv confidently uttered four words: “Cultivate wisdom, practice kindness.”
It’s noticeable that her understanding of Leiyin Temple wasn’t just talk.
Indeed, she is a Golden Immortal, having been a neighbor to Leiyin Temple for several eras. To claim she knows nothing about Leiyin Temple, Maitreya wouldn’t believe it.
“Understanding the true essence of Buddhist Law through wisdom and accumulating faith and incense through kind deeds; this is the earliest core cultivation method of Leiyin Temple. As for specific cultivation techniques, to us, they are rather nuances.”
Maitreya looked toward Lantuo City, his expression deep in thought.
Apparently, Qingnv discerned his expression and added, “I mentioned that was before.”
Maitreya somewhat understood.
If viewed in this context, the previous philosophy of Leiyin Temple probably lay somewhere between the Turquoise Pool and Supreme Dao.
It involved both the understanding and practice of the Great Dao, and the incense path of Divine Dao Skill.
Honestly, Maitreya felt there wasn’t much of a problem, and could even say the philosophy closely aligns with the ideas of the Nine Mountains Immortal Court.
Of course, philosophy is philosophy, but subsequent developments do not always follow expectations; such things are too common.
Without speaking of the current situation at Leiyin Temple, just during Lu Yao’s leadership, it was already different—in Zheng Fa’s view, they emphasized governance more, incense only hoping for everyday sincere recitation from mortals.
Even in his own perspective, it’s possible the Nine Mountains Immortal Court might follow this path one day.
“The former Leiyin Temple was actually quite good, though we had conflicts, their cultivation method was something I admired,” Qingnv shook her head with a feeling of pity, “It’s a pity that today’s Leiyin Temple is no longer what it was. In fact, I imagine most of Leiyin Temple’s cultivators probably don’t remember this.”
At this point, Qingnv shifted the topic to the valley.
“Isn’t the Bodhi Institute about imparting wisdom? Isn’t the Great Compassion Hall about practicing kindness? And you all do it a bit more thoroughly—wisdom of equality among all beings and compassion of teaching a man to fish.”
Maitreya’s old face went a bit red, Qingnv’s words were indeed exaggerated, although he knew she was of a naive and enthusiastic character, sometimes speaking slightly over the top.
But truthfully, these matters had little to do with him…
These two things are modernly referred to as education and public welfare, as basic as can be, and even they had not realized anything special about them.
But as Qingnv spoke, it sounded like some Mahayana Buddhism.
Still, there was one matter Maitreya was quite concerned about: “Fellow Daoist, are you saying this cultivation method was Leiyin Temple’s earlier philosophy?”
Qingnv did not know why he asked this and nodded: “Why?”
“How early?”
“Since I began interacting with Leiyin Temple, they seemed to be this way, but later it became stranger and stranger.”
That indeed was very early.
Qingnv had participated in establishing Turquoise Pool and interacted with Leiyin Temple probably during the Divine Dao Era.
“So this is Thunder Sound Buddha’s philosophy?”
Maitreya muttered.
“Thus, I say… if Thunder Sound Buddha truly wants to choose a Future Buddha, this place perhaps aligns best with his original thoughts.”
Qingnv’s words made Maitreya increasingly convinced that Thunder Sound Buddha of those years was not like this—among them, there definitely was some handiwork of the Earth Emperor Corpse.
Maitreya suddenly laughed: “Thank you, Fellow Daoist!”
Qingnv was stunned: “Thank me for what?”
“The abbot Tian Yun is coming soon.”
Qingnv felt increasingly puzzled.
…
Inside a monastery’s monk quarters, Abbot Tian Yun clasped his hands together, bending very low, facing a monk-robed man whose face was obscured.
The monk-robed man sat on a meditation cushion, opening his mouth to inquire: “Who is this Maitreya?”
“A loose cultivator I happened upon with Nascent Soul cultivation; seeing his kind and benevolent nature, I left him a prayer bead.”
“Loose Cultivator? What is his background?”
“This… I am not sure, disciple.”
The monk-robed man furrowed his brow: “Then why do you regard this person so highly? Why visit him personally?”
“Disciple originally just casually played a move, unexpectedly received a surprise from this person.”
“What surprise?”
“He has Spiritual Medicine.”
The monk-robed man suddenly sat up straight, his tone skeptical: “Spiritual Medicine?”
“Yes, he says the quantity is quite substantial.”
The monk-robed man nodded: “Isn’t he a loose cultivator? How could he have so much Spiritual Medicine?”
“This is also what puzzles me, but it seems Maitreya doesn’t dare provoke Leiyin Temple, unwilling to form an alliance with us, only saying he wants to do some business,” Abbot Tian Yun smiled, “He said this, making me actually a bit less wary of him.”
“Do not be careless,” the monk-robed man advised.
“I understand, disciple, which is why I must personally go to see the situation, after all… we indeed need Spiritual Medicine.”
The monk-robed man nodded lightly, also sighing: “Among the alliance, the cultivators are ever more scattered in heart; without Spiritual Medicine, they may likely defect.”
Abbot Tian Yun dared not speak, feeling helpless in his heart.