no,75 The debate on Buddhism and Taoism (end)

It is naturally beneficial to Taoism as a state religion. At least it is certain that believers and incense are increasing day by day. But you must know that the higher you praise, the more you fall. Some basic things are very lacking for current Taoism. For example, where incense money is money, such as Taoism's scientific rituals, and the lack of actual unified goals. You must know that the more basic things are, the more important things are. The development of Taoism must be accumulated bit by bit. Even if Taoism is directly promoted to a high level, it is probably not a blessing.

However, there is no need to think about the good and bad fortune and misfortune. Just let it develop naturally. Finding loopholes in development and then filling in loopholes is the best way. On the contrary, Huang Junming felt that although the debate on Buddhism and Taoism has not ended yet, it would not be necessary for him or his Heavenly Immortal Palace. After that, it was nothing more than the juniors of the Buddhist and Taoist families who stood up, bite me and I bite you. So he no longer paid attention to it, but instead studied Li Shimin's throne ceremony.

As expected, a few days later, the news of the defeat of Buddhism spread to the Tang Dynasty. Li Yuan also ordered the Taoist priests in the world to be under the jurisdiction of Zongzheng Temple. This was exciting for a large number of Taoist practitioners. Everyone liked to do things like beating dogs. However, some Taoist priests could not lose rice. But this was not what Huang Junming was concerned about. But somehow, they also involved Confucianism in this Buddhist and Taoist debate, which forced Huang Junming to pay attention.

This matter has to be mentioned according to the notice posted by Falin in front of Fu Yi's home gate. In fact, there was no Confucian connection in the notice, but it only mentioned the three religions of Emperor Wu of Zhou. According to the order that Emperor Wu of Zhou made for the three religions at that time, it should be Tao, Confucianism, and Buddhism. Buddhism is the last religion among the three religions. The supreme religions of Falin said were also Buddhism. Coincidentally, there were many Confucian scholars around Fu Yi's home. When one of the Confucian scholars discovered this, they immediately spread the words, which made it a mess.

Since ancient times, the Confucianism and Taoism in the Yanhuang land have not had much conflict, and they are even somewhat inclusive and complement each other. Many Confucian scholars believe in Taoism, and many Taoists also have a deep understanding of Confucian classics. Besides, Confucius and Lao Tzu have asked for knowledge. Therefore, the Confucian scholars do not care at all, which Confucianism and Taoism is the first, which is the first, which Confucian scholars are the same as their own brothers fighting for size. But now Buddhism is speaking wildly is the supreme of the three religions. This makes all Confucian scholars very angry.

According to the Confucian scholars, it is actually very simple. Buddhism comes from India and is the religion of the barbarians. The barbarian culture is not as good as China, so the barbarians' religion is naturally not as good as China, so it cannot believe in Buddhism. Buddhism must also be ranked behind the Confucian and Taoist religions. In addition, Confucius and Lao Tzu were both born in the east, which was wood, and belonged to Yang, which led to the establishment of the Confucian and Taoist religions. The west is metal and belonged to Yin, which is the origin of Buddhism, and Yang is superior to Yin. Therefore, Confucian and Taoism are superior to Buddhism.

In this way, Buddhism naturally did not want to do so. So a battle between Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism slowly opened up. You should know that although Confucian scholars did not have a deep understanding of Buddhist scriptures and Taoism, they had the advantage of quoting scriptures and classics. Although Taoist Taoists did not know how to debate, they were more familiar with the study of classics. Therefore, Confucianism and Taoism were once again united. In contrast, Buddhism has long said that the Buddhist scriptures became clearer and clearer the more they argued. Therefore, naturally they did not refuse.

In this way, this debate on Buddhism and Taoism became a tug-of-war. On the one hand, the Confucian and Taoist schools were not prepared enough and were often defeated. On the other hand, the Buddhist monks were lost and lacked the backbone. Naturally, they were there. The three schools of Confucian and Taoism each had their own characteristics, and the debate often became an exaggeration of the shortcomings and strengths without remembering the consequences.

"Master, there are so many quarrels outside. Why doesn't our Tianxian Palace stop them?" Jin Chanzi asked like a questioning baby in the Hundred Years Hall of Tianxian Palace. He was fiddling with a mature cowhide ring in his hand.

There was another messy circle of drawings in front of Huang Junming. He was pinching a few pictures in his hand. He heard Jin Chanzi’s question and said, “Jin Chan, how many days have you not read the scriptures?”

"Isn't this helping you to mutter these things? Hehe, I've read it this morning!" Jin Chanzi said as if he was pleased.

"Since you have read the scriptures recently, do you know that those who are good do not argue and distinguish the meaning of bad things?" Huang Junming pretended to be angry and raised a few pieces of paper in his hand and hit Jin Chanzi's head.

"Of course, I know that good people do not distinguish, and the bad people are not good from Chapter 81 of the Tao Te Ching. The original text says that faith is not beautiful, beautiful words are not trusted, good people do not distinguish, the good people do not distinguish, the distinguished people are not good, the knowledge is not broad, and the broad people do not know. This sentence tells us that Chengshi does not necessarily sound good, and good words are not necessarily honest. Good people in the world may not necessarily speak sweetly, and eloquent people may not necessarily be good people. Smart people are not necessarily knowledgeable, and knowledgeable people may not necessarily be truly smart. I know, does Master need to teach his disciples that he cannot be an eloquent bad person like Buddhists?"

Huang Junming was very angry by Jin Chanzi. The eloquent Buddhist is a bad person. If you, Master, I, have argued, and I have become a bad person among the bad people? Huang Junming took the opportunity to roll the paper in his hand and pounded heavily on Jin Chanzi's head and said: "People's practice is important in action, not debate. If it is the truth, there is no need to argue every day, and argue endlessly all day long, and it may not be possible to debate what the truth is. All truth lies in the enlightenment. Only by cultivating one's own mind can we truly understand. I believe that many people in the Heavenly Immortal Palace want to go out to participate in the argument? You can convey what I said to them. If they insist on participating in the debate after hearing this, then go."

Jin Chanzi retreated, and soon the Taoist priests who were originally excited by the debates on Buddhism and Taoism in the entire Tianxian Palace gradually calmed down and stopped clamoring to participate in the debate. With the daily people coming and going to the Heavenly Palace, they naturally brought Huang Junming's words out, and Taoist priests immediately withdrew from the debate. After all, the "Tao Te Ching" is a Taoist Bible. What is definitely true, and Huang Junming's reputation in Taoism was at this time was unparalleled. Taoist people should respect it.

However, once this Taoism is withdrawn, the Confucian scholars who participated in the debate will suffer, and no one guides them to the Buddhist scriptures. Naturally, they are defeated step by step. Fortunately, Lao Tzu and Confucius' thoughts are the same in terms of speaking and doing. Soon someone dug out the "Analects of Confucius": "A gentleman wants to be slow to speak but is quick to act." "A gentleman does not seek fullness in food, does not seek peace in life, and is quick to do things and is cautious to speak." Now, even Confucianism broke free from this large-scale debate and left the Buddhist inexplicable place on the debate field, blowing by the cold wind.

It is false to say that Buddhism does not want to withdraw, but who says that Buddhism is becoming clearer and clearer the more it is debated. It has to eat coptis chinensis, and it cannot be said that it has any suffering. It also left the impression that people in the world only say but do not do it, but lost completely in this debate.

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