Dedicate One’s Mind

Chapter 675: The Difference between Mahayana and Hinayana, the Realm of the Human Emperor

Now that we have mentioned the matter of Samana, let me also talk about matters related to Mahayana and Hinayana.

The biggest difference between the two can be summed up in one word. The former emphasizes on saving all sentient beings from the beginning to the end, while the latter pays attention to saving oneself before saving all sentient beings.

It seems to be just a matter of precedence, but the latter is actually no different from the immortal way, with a selfish heart.

To cross oneself, then to what extent one crosses oneself, whether it is Arhat status, Bodhisattva status, or Buddha status, this is a question that can never be explained clearly.

The choice of Hinayana Buddhism has actually separated itself from the way of the human emperor and the way of the gods. The ascetics who were extremely upward at the time of their rise are no longer as pure as they were at the beginning.

With the Taoist sect's small plan, the Buddhist sect has become overwhelmed with internal strife. After all, Buddha is also a human being, and he has selfish motives.

Within Buddhism, the real Buddha is basically in Mahayana Buddhism, but among Mahayana Buddhism, it is also the most filthy. There is no other reason. Hypocrites are more hateful than real villains. At least the latter still has the reputation of being frank and forthright.

Taoism always wants to give Buddhism the name of immortality, humanity, or Shinto. In fact, since the rise of Buddhism, it has been a trinity.

Under the impact of Buddhism, Taoism gradually became a trinity, which influenced the writings in the future.

(Author's note: In real history, according to the records in Taoist canon and Buddhist scriptures, the story is certainly not as I told it. Sanren wrote novels, integrating novel systems such as Honghuangliu novels, and deducing them based on historical materialism and the theory of contradiction. I hope to improve the operation of several great tribulations and bring readers a clearer logic.

Of course, the author is not completely out of touch with history. In ancient Indian history, the main differences between Mahayana Buddhism and Theravada Buddhism are indeed the same as what I said above.

Moreover, those who believe in Theravada Buddhism are mainly aristocratic landowners, while those who believe in Mahayana Buddhism are mainly poor farmers. There are obvious class differences.

The dispute between Mahayana and Hinayana directly led to the great schism in Buddhism after the death of Sakyamuni. I forget whether it was the second or third time. During the exam, the teacher said that this was not an exam, so I didn’t spend much energy on it.

Previously, Sanren has explained the reasons for the emergence of the Human Emperor's way and the progress of the interpretation dispute.

Can you tell me with your conscience that this explanation is better than those explanations such as Nuwa did not allow demons to establish dynasties and only allowed human beings to establish dynasties; Zhunti, Yingyin coveted the natural treasures of the East, so she encouraged Buddhism to go eastward. This explanation is better .

However, I can’t blame them, because there are many such subjective explanations in Journey to the West. After all, they are seniors. We cannot ask them to be perfect. Let me, the descendant, improve it.

Tell me, is this the first time you heard this explanation? Is it the best explanation? ! !

Even if errors and omissions can be found, they are just minor changes, and the core logic cannot be changed. This is the charm of philosophy.

To be honest, when Sanren left the Xianxia circle and read historical articles, it was because the explanations in the Xianxia circle really discouraged them from leaving.

Alas, the readers who can read this from the first chapter are all true love. I don’t know how many people still remember Sanren’s dream when he wrote the book. He is the master of fairy novels. Even if all of you have forgotten, I will not forget.

Many people haven't finished reading the first hundred chapters for free, so they say that Sanren are liars and are talking big words. It's so sad! )

As mentioned before, the Way of the Human Emperor is a system. Like the Immortal Way, the Immortal Way relies on the speed of practicing exercises to judge the disciple's qualifications. After selection, the people with the best qualifications are selected, given the best resources, and recommended. It reaches its peak.

If trillions of people are the flesh and blood of the dynasty, then what maintains the dynasty's operation are the beautiful articles on governance. These articles are also called humanitarian articles.

It is under the guidance of these articles that countless low-level people have their own weapons, form clans, and establish kingdoms. Billions of people are willing to gather in the chapters of humanity, and then form the laws of humanity.

These human laws are beyond the Dao, independent of heaven and earth, and cannot be seen by non-human sages. Such as the way of benevolence, the way of kingship, the way of domineering, the way of forgiveness, etc., there are laws for governing the country, and there are also laws for cultivating oneself, and there are all kinds of strange things.

The most amazing thing is that these laws can be extended to the extreme and can transcend the constraints of the realm and even spread to foreign lands. In this way, the problem of the continuation of the Human Emperor's way is solved.

The laws of humanity are like gods, but there is no selfish will at all. They exist entirely for the purpose of spreading. They spontaneously infect the underlying human race. As long as one person believes in them, they will never be eliminated.

It is precisely because of the existence of the laws of humanity that the way of the Human Emperor has the capital to confront the immortal way. Otherwise, if the other side borrows the power of heaven and earth to destroy your preachers, there will be nothing you can do.

With the accumulation of several tribulations, many laws of humanity are no longer inferior to the real Dao of Heaven and Earth. From a certain perspective, humane scribes who can borrow the power of the laws of humanity are no longer inferior to real people who have condensed the golden elixir in the Taoist sect. .

The scroll given to Wu Yi by Wu Yi's grandfather happened to be a scroll that complied with the laws of humanity. Only those who understand the truth can achieve this.

This step in humanity is usually called opening a literary mind. Of course, there are many similar sayings. In short, a scribe who opens a literary mind can borrow the power of humanity from the laws of humanity and truly have the ability to follow the rules of his words. With its power, evil spirits are hidden and demons are destroyed.

Do you think that's all? If it was really just like this, just a golden elixir, Wu Yi wouldn't be so eclipsed before.

The scroll handed to Wu Yi by his grandfather was also filled with human wishes. In other words, the people recognized these words from the bottom of their hearts, otherwise there would not be such strong human wishes.

As far as humane scribes are concerned, being able to absorb the wishes of others is a process of qualitative change. At this point, with the help of the power of human wishes, you have the qualifications to perfect the laws of humanity.

If compared with the Immortal Way, it is equivalent to the Immortal Realm.

In other words, Wu Yi's grandfather was a fairy-like existence in the human world. Of course, according to the human world, he should be called a sage, or a great sage.

This was the source of Wu Yi's surprise.

It's a pity that Wu Yi's grandfather cannot be regarded as a real sage. He can only be said to be a fake sage. The reason is that Wu Yi's grandfather did not fully uphold the government, so there was no process of implementing the new law and no chance to engrave his own experience. In terms of humane laws, it is a pity.

However, the value of the book has not diminished.