chsdbacks Chapter 238 Three years of teaching have not been in vain!
Chapter 238 Three years of teaching have not been in vain!
True spiritual practice takes place in the human realm, not on the sacred mountain.
True liberation is taking control of one's own destiny.
Instead of placing their hopes on a vague and uncertain afterlife.
Under the influence of entirely new ideas,
The brainwashed monkey in front of him felt a sense of lightness throughout its body, as if a heavy burden that it had carried for an unknown period of time had been lifted.
The whole monkey felt elevated!
But Tongtian hadn't finished speaking yet.
"Next,
"This humble Taoist will impart to you some...special things."
A strange light flashed in his eyes.
"These things come from a very capable person."
It's a blessing that a monkey like you can hear!
You must understand this well, lest you waste my painstaking efforts!
The monkey had already undergone a transformation, and then it heard what a very powerful person was about to say.
They pricked up their ears with curiosity.
The first word I taught you was "pragmatism".
Tongtian began to narrate,
Simply put, it means that to solve problems, we must be down-to-earth and start from reality.
When you're hungry, you look for food; when you're thirsty, you look for water.
When faced with difficulties, analyze the causes and find solutions, rather than resorting to chanting scriptures and praying to Buddha.
The monkey nodded as if it understood, though it didn't know what chanting scriptures and worshipping Buddha meant at that moment!
The second phrase is "Man can conquer nature".
Tongtian looked up at the sky, his expression somewhat complicated.
The meaning of this word is:
As long as we unite as one and work hard, even ordinary people can overcome seemingly insurmountable difficulties.
Natural disasters can be prevented, diseases can be cured, and fate...
It can also be changed.
These words struck the monkey like a thunderclap.
Change your destiny?
This idea is absolutely forbidden in Buddhist teachings, after all, Buddhism emphasizes:
Everything is cause and effect, everything is predestined.
It's not up to us at all!
"Really...is it okay?"
The monkey asked timidly, though he couldn't remember.
But his intuition told him that this word seemed different from what he had previously known!
"certainly!"
Tongtian smiled slightly.
Isn't everything I have now something I've fought so hard for?
If he had accepted his fate back then, he would have simply sent all his disciples from the Jie Sect to the Investiture of the Gods.
So now, Tongtian is still the Heavenly Dao Saint, Laozi and Yuanshi are still his good elder brothers, and Hongjun is still his master...!
But if he really did that, would he still be so powerful?!
Obviously not!
Tongtian continued, pointing to the Chaos Immortal Stone.
"Look at this stone over there."
"This stone was originally an unintentional object."
But they strive to absorb the essence of heaven and earth, nurturing their intelligence.
Soon, he will break through the stone and become part of this primordial creature.
Doesn't this change its fate as a stone?
The monkey looked at the fairy stone.
Golden light shimmered merrily on the stone, constantly changing its joyful expression.
Whether the monkey understood Tongtian's words or not is unknown, but the stone certainly did!
In particular, those two pragmatic phrases, "human will can conquer nature," have taken firm root in Shi Tou's mind.
He will surely put it into practice when he is born!
"third,
"Development is the only way forward."
Tongtian continued to impart the Dao,
"For an ethnic group to grow stronger, it must continuously learn, innovate, and progress."
Those who are complacent and refuse to adapt will only be eliminated.
This principle also applies to spiritual practice.
Clinging to the past, staying in one's comfort zone, and being afraid to break through will prevent one from ever surpassing those who came before.
The monkey's eyes grew brighter and brighter.
These novel ideas were constantly solidified in his newborn monkey brain, and his memory of the content was constantly deepened!
Just in case, Tongtian talked to the monkey for three days and three nights.
From "Practice is the sole criterion for testing truth" to "fairness and justice,"
From "self-reliance" to "hard work"...
Although there are many things the monkeys don't understand.
But the core idea is already imprinted deep within its soul.
These principles will be continuously confirmed and new insights gained by the monkey in specific situations as it lives!
Focus on the present and seek truth from facts.
Unite and strive to change your destiny.
Openness and inclusiveness lead to continuous progress.
Cherish life and protect our home.
These things are destined to affect the monkey's entire life!
At sunrise on the third day, Tongtian finally stopped.
It's not that he doesn't want to talk anymore.
The main problem is that he didn't gain many new concepts from the human race.
Although these principles are only a part of the great Dao.
If he wants to, he can still grasp quite a lot on his own!
But it's unnecessary.
This instruction he gave to Jin Chanzi was mainly intended to disgust the Zhunti brothers.
There's no need to waste so much energy.
The main task now is to complete the task of teaching the stone!
After three days of continuous brainwashing,
The monkey, now squatting in place, has a completely different look in its eyes.
The confusion, timidity, and docility of the past have all vanished.
Instead, there is a clarity and determination.
It even carried a hint of curiosity and exploration.
With faith and direction, a person gains spirit and becomes energetic in everything they do.
Even monkeys are no exception!
"I..."
The monkey spoke, and its voice became much clearer.
"I want to learn how to plant more peach trees."
Eat more, better, bigger, more fragrant, and sweeter peaches!
Tongtian was stunned.
"Buddha's disciples reincarnated don't recite scriptures, they plant trees?!"
Thinking of this, he immediately burst into laughter:
Good! Not bad for your awareness!
You can start by planting trees!
Remember this: making a mountain forest flourish is more meritorious than reciting Buddhist scriptures ten thousand times.
"besides,"
The monkey said seriously,
"If I see other creatures going hungry, I will teach them how to find food, rather than telling them to endure hunger and wait for the next life."
Tongtian hadn't been this happy in a long time, and he was very satisfied with the monkey's awareness.
The look of approval in his eyes grew stronger:
"Yes, yes, that's exactly right."
"But..."
At this point, the monkey suddenly became uneasy.
"What if the old monk from my dream comes looking for me?"
"Then use the principles you've learned to debate with them!"
Tongtian smiled and said,
"Just ask them:"
If the Buddha is truly compassionate, why does he sit idly by while sentient beings suffer without teaching them how to save themselves?
If the West is truly a paradise, then why is there so much suffering?!
The monkey seemed to understand, thought it made a lot of sense, and nodded in agreement!
"But before that..."
Tongtian looked westward, where a distinct Buddhist light was rising.
"You'll have to leave Flower Fruit Mountain for a while."
"Huh? Why?"
"Because some people in the West have already realized something is wrong!"
Tongtian said calmly, completely unperturbed.
I was even a little excited.
"Although I have concealed the secrets of heaven..."
But the fact that Jin Chanzi's Buddha-nature had completely disappeared could not be kept secret for long.
You need to engage in worldly practice and put what you have learned these past few days into practice.
We will meet again when the time is right.
The monkey looked reluctantly at the magic stone in front of it, then at the towering peak.
Finally, I emphasized the following:
"I understand. Thank you, teacher."
It did not call Tongtian Master because Tongtian did not formally accept disciples.
I'm basically getting this for free now.
Since we're already getting it for free,
The title "teacher" is quite appropriate.
The monkey turned away reluctantly, and with a few leaps, disappeared into the woods.