【Chapter 63】 Mutual Degree Five
2047·Youxin City·Qianxin Fengyin Temple
Shiyin's enthusiasm indeed provided a lot of extended content for Weisheng Jijue. Weisheng Jijue was also grateful from the bottom of his heart and said smoothly: "I'll go and ask those little masters for another cup of tea."
Shiyin said with a smile: "No, I'm not thirsty at all. I just drank water, had a fast meal, and did a little exercise, and then I entered the formal morning class."
Weisheng Jijue: "It sounds like the temple is very busy. Do you have a very regular schedule?"
Shiyin explained skillfully: "This is natural. But in our small mountain temples in remote areas, the rules are a little worse. Some large temples have to get up at two or three o'clock in the morning to prepare. After washing, they go directly to morning classes and wake up.
Soul, then fasting, and there are many activities next, so I won’t go into details one by one. In Fengyin Temple, they get up late, simple chanting, then fasting, and then do some activities, and then enter the formal philosophy.
While chanting the Sutra, some young monks who are not familiar with Buddhism do some chores at this time and have a fixed study time within the day."
Weisheng Jijue laughed and said: "Haha, in my opinion, your place is not a small mountain temple, but a place with excellent feng shui and momentum, which is very suitable for resting."
Shiyin waved his hand gently: "I've seen enough, and I've heard enough. There's nothing special about this mountain. Let's go back to the old saying. Keep the Buddha in your heart, and everything you do will be Zen."
Weisheng Jijue kept smiling: "Shiyin, you treat me like this and treat me seriously to accumulate my virtue and merit. I will also do my best in the world. Tell me, if there is anything I need help with recently, or if I need help, abbot."
What other objects and facilities have you chosen? Haha~"
Shiyin began to pretend to put his hands together and said: "Amitabha! Weisheng Donor is joking. What you and I pay attention to is the Buddha's fate and good fate. These many rituals are from the sincerity of the poor monk, and it is also from the Buddha's salvation of the suffering people in the world.
What does your sincerity have to do with worldly benefits and worldly things?"
Shu Ning listened very attentively and admired him physically and mentally, but Wei Sheng Jijue had long been accustomed to Shiyin's style, and this was purely to save some of the face he considered a eminent monk.
At this time, Weisheng Jijue did not sigh, but asked again: "Are you really not needed? Oh, then I understand, my incense money can be used for other things."
Upon hearing this, Shiyin immediately changed his tune, showed a social smile and said directly: "Don't rush to a conclusion, microbiological donor, we really have needs~"
Weisheng Jijue faced him with a smile, looking at Shiyin unable to explain himself, feeling a little funny.
Shiyin had already done a lot of ugly things to his earthly brother Weisheng Jijue. He no longer cared about Jijue's views on these details. He ignored them and continued to complain: "Oh, brother Jijue, you know, we are in trouble too.
The Buddhist Association only distributes a fixed amount of activity funds every month. In fact, the money is not even enough to provide the juniors with good vegetarian meals. The clothing and ritual items have not been changed in years. It is difficult to get them quickly when applying to the higher-level association.
new."
Shiyin seemed to have finally found an "outsider" to whom he could share his sufferings, and to avoid the risk of being accused of being disloyal and disrespectful to the Buddha by fellow disciples inside the temple. He kept talking: "Brother Jijue, the end of the Dharma"
During the period, the number of tourists has been decreasing year after year, and the number of citizens coming to the temple to offer incense and worship Buddha is also sparse every month. There are basically no Buddhist rituals outside, and it is difficult to guarantee the money for incense. Even though we are a regular temple, under the jurisdiction of the association, it is only 100%.
1. There is a huge difference in the distribution of materials among one thousand Buddhist activity sites. Moreover, some famous temples are more valued by the association. It is difficult for us in a small mountainous area to have any timely supplies. The abbot has been negotiating with the higher-ups for years.
After studying these issues, I see that he has aged a lot recently, alas!"
Shiyin added: "You can't talk too much about these things to the people in the temple, otherwise it will damage the reputation and consciousness of our temple, so I can only talk more with you."
Shu Ning listened very engrossed. How could he have imagined that there were such poor people in the temple? But what Master Shiyin said was somewhat reasonable. Although the Buddhist temple was a place of pure cultivation and meditation, the secular world was benefited from the vulgarity.
Nothing should be brought to the table, but just talking about the daily operations and maintenance of damaged temples, this is not a fairy tale. The eminent monk can take care of everything if he has the magic power, but it still requires a certain amount of funds to maintain.
No matter how high the realm is, there must be a certain material foundation so that the outside world can see the image and role of the temple. Sometimes, it is difficult to describe it.
Interpretation: "Brother Jijue, it is an honor for those of us in the temple to meet such a capable person like you who is devoted to the Buddha, and to be able to form such a good relationship. Buddhist friends and poor monks don't know how happy they are.
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Weisheng Jijue was tired of hearing all this and responded directly as if to interrupt: "Yes, yes! Stop it! Brother! Stop it! First, I don't believe in Buddhism, I just respect all teachings in the world; second,
I’ve said a lot, let’s get to the key points quickly, where do you need my help to donate this time?”
Shiyin laughed and said, "Haha, Jijue, I'm a little embarrassed that you said it so bluntly."
Weisheng Jijue: "Stop teasing~"
Shiyin put his hands together and said, "Amitabha, that's good, that's good! Just watch and come to the micro-organism donor."
Weisheng Jijue: "You naughty bald donkey, you are pretending to be serious again. Well, it seems that my pious incense money should be spent elsewhere~"
What Shiyin was immediately anxious about was to win back Weisheng Jijue's desire to help Qianxin Fengyin Temple. What if he was in a bad mood and cut off the incense donation this time...
Interpretation: "The poor monk said it bluntly. The wind has been strong recently, which has aggravated the original damage to the temple door. The abbot has applied for the funds to repair the temple door and the steps in front of the door, but it has not yet come. This will happen soon.
It’s the National Day, and the abbot and chief ministers are planning to use this National Day holiday to promote Qianfengyin Temple, but the old and damaged temple doors and steps are really a headache.”
After explaining some of the reasons, Shiyin also felt uncomfortable, and added: "Actually, Jijue, I want to say that we do not have this kind of relationship with you. If you come to help the temple, we will help you to transcend the souls of the dead."
.From the essence of the Buddha’s salvation of the world, if we really have the vision and ability to save the souls of the dead, no need to mention it, all capable monks in this temple will be obliged to do it. Now it makes me feel a little embarrassed. This is not a requirement.
It’s not a request, Jijue, just do as you please, our attitude towards you will not change, and we are also willing to help the world, whether living or dead, this has nothing to do with worldly things."
Weisheng Jijue listened to Shiyin's repeated explanations, and his expectations, entanglements and original intentions were all clearly heard.
After saying this, Shiyin also fell silent. It would be useless to say more. What should be expressed has been expressed. As a monk, it is a good match to meet a benefactor who is willing to give. But you cannot force it, let alone ask for peace.
In contrast, everything is fine.
He did not want Qianxin Fengyin Temple to form an awkward relationship with Weisheng Shisheng. If a monk still had desires, then there would be no need to become a monk or establish a temple.
Chapter completed!