Chapter 205 - 206 The Game Between the Celestial Court and the Western Direction
Having heard Sakyamuni Tathagata speak thus, numerous Buddhas and Arhats couldn’t help but show a look of curiosity on their faces.
They did not know what the five treasures mentioned by Sakyamuni Tathagata were.
At that moment, Tathagata had already instructed Anu and Kasyapa to bring forth the treasures.
The items were indeed the Brocaded Kasaya and a nine-ringed staff, handed to Guanyin.
Sakyamuni Tathagata entrusted Guanyin and said, "Should the scripture seeker be resolute in heart, then wearing my Kasaya, he shall avoid the snares of reincarnation; holding my staff, he shall not suffer from poisons."
"Moreover, there are three other treasures called the tight hoops. Though they are three of the same, each possesses distinct marvelous uses. Additionally, I have here three volumes of the Golden Tightening Bands Mantra. Should you encounter on the road any demon with vast divine skills, you need to persuade him to study diligently and become a disciple of the scripture seeker!"
"Should he refuse to obey, you can place this hoop upon his head which will naturally meld into his flesh. Each incantation must be recited according to its purpose. Instantly, his eyes will swell, and his forehead split with pain, compelling him to follow the path!"
With the onset of the Calamity of Measurement of the Journey to the West, being the Western Buddhist Ancestor, Sakyamuni Tathagata felt very pleased.
As for these treasures, he already had a plan in place, which is why he could part with them so easily, given that the Western Buddhist Sect was impoverished and lacked many treasures.
However, now that the rise of the Western Buddhist Sect was imminent, they were naturally extremely excited, and these things were of little consequence.
At that moment, all five items were given to Guanshiyin Bodhisattva, to select an appropriate scripture seeker on her behalf.