blue lotus

5. Blue Lotus

I had a dream all night, always flying, flying with my uncle, surrounded by misty swamps, and a piece of blue sea water under my feet.

After breakfast, my uncle said that he would go to Changshou Temple to worship the Bodhisattva, and that he would go back to Furong Town directly from there after the worship.Then, my mother and uncle bought some burning paper offerings and so on, and drove to Miaozipo.

Finally saw Uncle Jun again.Uncle Jun was in class, and when he saw us getting out of the car, he walked out of the classroom, holding a book in his left hand, holding a piece of white chalk in his right hand, and stood at the door with a smile on his face to welcome us.He said he would not go up, and said that we would have a light meal with him when we came down.

Climbing up the stone steps, my uncle walked in front, and I walked behind holding my mother's hand.When I turned around, Uncle Jun was still looking at us with a smile on his face. Seeing that I was looking at him, he waved to me like an eagle, which made my heart flutter.

The corn seedlings on both sides of the stone steps are already waist-deep, and they are all in one piece, like soldiers lining up to fight.The lotus flower in the river under the mountain was blooming. I asked my mother what kind of river it was. "Crescent River, look, doesn't it look like a crooked moon surrounds us?" My mother was so happy, the sweat beads on her face were shining brightly in the sun.

"No, it looks like a human stomach." I said solemnly.

Uncle remained silent all this time, but this time he also laughed cheerfully, "Like a stomach? Why don't you say it looks like your butt?"

"Like your big ass."

"Leilei, this child is neither old nor young." My mother suppressed her smile and glared at me.

I secretly aimed my eyes at my uncle.Uncle rolled his big eyes at me, turned his face away and went away with a smile.In fact, my uncle and I are like good buddies, we like to fight when no one is around, my uncle said, so that we look close.

At this time, a monk came down from the mountain carrying a bucket, dressed in a taupe one-piece robe, wearing leggings, with a shaved head, fair complexion, kind eyebrows and kind eyes, about 30 years old.Seeing us, he bowed with one hand, lowered his eyebrows and lowered his eyes, "Amitabha, is the almsgiver offering incense and making a wish?"

"Master Huijue, we are here to burn incense sticks and pray for the safety of the whole family." My mother recognized this monk Huijue and rushed to greet him, "Where is your master, Elder Wuchen?"

"Master, he traveled to spread the Dharma last month. Donor, please follow me." After speaking, Monk Huijue turned and walked up the mountain.

"Aren't you going to carry water? You go first, we are not in a hurry, just walking slowly along the way to talk to the Bodhisattva." I thought to myself that everyone was going down the mountain, so I went back with an empty bucket, so I can't bear it.

Monk Huijue stopped in his tracks, as if he was waiting for my mother and uncle's opinion. My mother naturally agreed, and my uncle realized it with conscience, "Go, go."

"The benefactor first went to the gate of the temple and waited for me for a while. Amitabha." Huijue bowed to us again, and then walked down the mountain with a bucket.

When I arrived at the gate of the temple, I suddenly felt that the flowers here were fragrant, bees and butterflies were dancing, the tall banyan tree almost occupied half of the mountain, and the bamboo forest swayed with the wind.Changshou Temple is located on a huge bluestone, and there are flat stone steps in front of the temple gate. There is a stone Buddha statue on each side of the stone steps. Because it has been damaged, half of the face of the Buddha statue has disappeared. Lost his calmness and majesty sitting upright.The pillars of the temple are large logs with oiled red paint, and the walls are polished bluestone slabs. Despite hundreds of years of wind and rain, the painted patterns on the eaves are still clearly visible, full of wit and wit. The traditional flowers and birds are even more lifelike.It's a pity that this place has not been taken seriously before, and the traces of knives and ballpoint pens on it are really eye-catching.A large iron lock is hung on the two heavy temple doors.

After resting for a while, monk Huijue came up with two buckets full of water, opened the temple door, cleaned his hands in the white jade basin at the door, and welcomed us into the temple.

The main hall in the temple is very spacious, with side rooms on the left and right, about nine rooms, each room is separated by bluestone boards, and inlaid into independent rooms.The main hall is supported by four large logs as thick as buckets. In the center is a rectangular patio. There are no tiles on the patio. During the rainy season, the rainwater from the eaves will be discharged directly into the well.Blue lotus blooms in the well, the lotus leaves are full of dew, and small fish swim freely in the clear water.We walked around the courtyard on the left side, facing the rear of the courtyard, there are statues of Buddha, all of them are covered with red cloth on their heads or shoulders, standing and sitting, with different expressions.In front of the Buddha statue is a rectangular marble niche, which is specially set up for people to worship and burn incense.

Lighting candles, offering incense, and praying to the Buddha according to the temple rules, the surroundings are very quiet. Obviously, there are not many people who come to offer incense on normal days.My uncle also donated 500 yuan to the temple, and my mother also donated [-] yuan, saying that it is to accumulate virtue and do good deeds to ensure a safe life.

When my lord was discussing Taoism with Monk Huijue, I stood silently beside the courtyard, looking at the pool of blue lotus flowers in a trance.The blue lotus flower blooms in the place where the Buddha is destined. The roots are bathed in heavenly water, and the bones are melted by cigarettes. They have already become immortals and Buddhas. Look at the translucent blue petals, each petal seems to be in meditation. The breeze does not move, every day Definitely go to bed with monk Huijue's scriptures and the faint sound of the temple bell.If it catches up with the grand festival, there will be an endless stream of people praying for Buddha and fulfilling their vows, but what about Blue Lotus, facing the colorful temptation of the world?Maybe the fragrance has withered, leaving a skin in the middle of the water, and the soul floats out of the deep wall of the temple well, doing good deeds with the Buddha in heaven and earth.

I was lost in thought when my uncle came up and patted me on the shoulder, and gave me a wink, "Son, ask Monk Huijue, where is the toilet?" Did not laugh out loud.In the land of Buddha's destiny, one cannot make mistakes in one's words and deeds.

At this time, monk Huijue solemnly explained the troubles in my mother's heart. I went up to him and clasped my hands together, asking for the location of the toilet.Huijue told me seriously without changing his face.

Uncle followed me out of the temple gate.I walked in front, down the stone steps, and walked towards the towering banyan tree. "Where is the toilet? Son, I'm dying soon?" Uncle asked anxiously, holding my hand two steps behind.

"Amitabha, the Lord Buddha said that this is the pure land of Buddha's fate, and no convenience is allowed." I bowed to my uncle, and imitated Huijue's manner and said solemnly.

"What?" Uncle's eyes widened, "The monk really told you that?"

I ignored him, and when I approached the thousand-year-old banyan tree, I turned to the right and within a few steps, I saw two stone houses next to the osmanthus tree, with the words "male" and "female" written on the walls with brushes. "Here, here we are."

Uncle was really in a hurry, and when he reached the door of the toilet, he couldn't wait to unzip his trousers, and the dust root below was full of fighting spirit and eagerly waiting.I deliberately teased him, "Dad, this is an important place in the fairy family, why do you still think about such a beautiful thing?"

"I'm just a rough man, it's natural." He comfortably released the pressure on his abdomen, and while enjoying it, he smiled and seduced me, "You can't tell lies in front of the Buddha, son, I like you. "

I blushed and didn't dare to look at him again, "I want to tell my aunt that you are not serious."