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Chapter 138 Auction Competition
In three days, the news spread throughout Kyoto.
The abbot of Xiangguo Temple, Master Wangyou, prayed for blessings for seven days, and auspicious signs appeared from heaven!
"What kind of auspicious sign is this?"
"It is said that it was a crystal clear Buddha statue that shone with golden light when it fell from the sky. Everyone present at the scene suddenly realized the Dharma and was blessed with good fortune!"
Everyone was very excited about this, it must be true!
That was Master Wangyou. Monks do not tell lies, so his words were certainly true.
In that case, they must go and take a look.
Just with this one sentence, the prayer ceremony three days later was packed with people.
Not all of us are Buddhists, but even if we have some sincerity, we would like to try our luck and maybe be blessed.
Of course, what is even more strange is that all the old ladies and old men from various families came.
Some of them came on their own initiative, but more of them received invitations from Xiangguo Temple.
They still had to give face to the eminent monk, and they were also curious about what this auspicious sign was.
On the day of the prayer ceremony, officials and their families were listening to Master Wangyou preaching in the main hall of Xiangguo Temple.
Buddhism is profound, but Master Wangyou always manages to explain it in a simple and easy-to-understand way, making people feel relaxed physically and mentally.
When the lecture was over, Master Wangyou brought all the eminent monks of Xiangguo Temple to the square.
There were huge crowds of people around the square, with dozens of monks guarding it. An object several meters high was covered with yellow brocade, so its true appearance could not be seen.
Common people and dignitaries were all present, and they were really curious about the true appearance of this auspicious sign from heaven.
Are there really crystal clear Buddha statues?
Even the best jade cannot be crystal clear and free of impurities.
Master Wangyou led the monks to sit cross-legged and chant scriptures, and the crowd soon quieted down.
As expected, you are a master. This is a real skill.
Liu Rumei stood in the stands, looking at the crowd below. This was the effect she wanted.
Let everyone see the five-meter-tall glazed Guanyin statue.
That’s right, the glazed Guanyin statue!
When Master Wangyou unveiled the brocade, a crystal clear statue of Guanyin appeared before people.
“This is a statue of Guanyin!”
“Not only that, but it’s a three-faced Guanyin statue!”
That’s right, this is a three-sided statue of Guanyin, each side is different, some hold colorful lotus flowers, and some hold golden prayer beads.
This statue of Guanyin is crystal clear and has no impurities!
"How is this possible!"
"Yes, this is a blessing from heaven! Mortals cannot carve it!"
Everyone knelt down and said they had no regrets in their lives.
Master Wuyou looked at the statue of Guanyin and chanted the Buddha's name deeply.
Not to mention ordinary people, even he was deeply shocked.
So exquisite, so shocking, this is the sincerity that Miss Liu gives to Daxiangguo Temple.
Of course, she didn't ask for anything else, but for peace in the world.
She said this was not for the world, but for herself.
But Master Wangyou feels that whether it is good or not depends on the final result.
If the result is good, then it is a great good.
Master Wangyou looked at the Buddha statue and then made a decision. He did not do it for his own selfish reasons or for Xiangguo Temple, but for the world.
"Buddhism is profound. It pities all living beings. All living beings suffer, but they can save themselves. Keep a good heart, cultivate yourself, and do something meaningful.
Today, auspicious signs descended, which could dispel suffering. The Buddha statue was flawless, but blessed. When the Buddha statue was discovered, there were nine golden lotus seeds on the lotus platform under its feet.
Inside each of these golden lotus seeds, there is a golden scripture. If you keep it with you and comprehend it more, you will be able to escape from the mundane world soon.
Xiangguo Temple did not dare to monopolize the auspiciousness, and three of the lotus seeds would be sent to the palace to protect the king. The other three would be left in Xiangguo Temple to teach sentient beings and accumulate merits!
In addition, there are three remaining ones, which should be given to the destined person. This destined person must not only have a predestined relationship with the Buddha, but also be willing to do good deeds and accumulate virtue, wholeheartedly for the great good of the world! "
When Master Wangyou said this, everyone was stunned.
Those were golden lotus seeds, each one was the size of a fist and looked so dazzling.
If you can get one and put it at home, it will naturally bring blessings and luck to your family!
Now it seems that Master Wangyou and Xiangguo Temple want to give away the lotus seeds!
Of course, it’s not something that can be given away for free, but it has to be given to the right person.
Not only does one need affinity with Buddha, but one also needs kindness for the world?
What can they do for the world?
"Now that there is a severe drought in the north, our Xiangguo Temple is willing to donate 30,000 taels of incense money to help the people of the world."
When Master Wangyou said this, everyone was stunned.
What? There is a severe drought in the north! When did this happen? How come they don’t know about it?
Ordinary people naturally don’t understand, but officials know it, but no one cares.
Now that His Majesty is fully focused on building the Zhaixing Tower, who would dare to bring bad luck upon themselves at this time?
No one dared, so they naturally pretended not to know. They had to go on with these days of singing and dancing.
But today, Master Wangyou took the lead in doing this, so they are no longer afraid.
Anyway, if His Majesty gets angry, someone will be blamed for this matter.
I have to say that monks really dare to think and act, which is a great kindness. This is a great kindness!
Someone quickly stood up and said loudly, "Master Wuyou's kindness for the people of the world has deeply touched us. I am willing to donate 50,000 taels of silver to do my bit to help the people live in peace!"
How could an ordinary person have such ability? This man was also a wealthy businessman. He was the first to stand up not for the lotus seeds, but for his reputation.
He knew in his heart that such a great treasure would never fall into the hands of merchants, and he did this for the sake of the people.
Well, to do business, you also need a reputation.
Sure enough, after he sat down, he received a round of applause, and everyone praised him for his chivalrous heart.
Seeing this, everyone present donated generously.
Whether it was for the golden lotus seeds or not, they wanted to do this.
Master Wangyou and Xiangguo Temple have taken personal action, so even if there are no golden lotus seeds, there must be a stele of merit!
This is a good thing that will be passed down through the ages. It only costs money to do it, so why not do it!!
Only those who have reached the final stage will be eligible to compete for the golden lotus seeds.
Sure enough, after the businessman and the kind-hearted man left, the official stood up.
From a few hundred taels to tens of thousands of taels, the ones before that were just for show, and in the end everyone was competing fiercely for it.
The monks of Xiangguo Temple were responsible for registering names and silver, while Master Wangyou kept his eyes closed and chanted scriptures, as if the worldly disputes had nothing to do with him.
"One hundred thousand taels! I will give one hundred thousand taels for the people of the world!"
Everyone looked at the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery in the crowd. Well, this man was the fifth prince's grandfather, and he was also rich.
Since you can't afford to offend, then just retreat.
Everyone knows that this one hundred thousand taels is not only a large amount, but also depends on status.
But at this moment, a cold snort was heard from the crowd.
"One hundred and fifty thousand taels! My Lin family will pay one hundred and fifty thousand taels!"
Ouch, who is this? How come he has so many at once?
Fifteen thousand taels! It's not fifteen taels!