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Chapter 1581: Chapter 51: Zen Mechanism and Buddha Verses Chapter 1581: Chapter 51: Zen Mechanism and Buddha Verses Nanshan Legal Realm
As the ancestral mountain gate of the Nanshan sect, the Nanshan Legal Realm is regarded in the Buddha’s Country as a sacred place for Zen cultivation, no less significant than any sacred site in the human world.

The Jifeng Zen Assembly held in Nanshan Temple further honors the disciples of the “Legal” sect, with all disciples of the Nanshan sect treating it as a glory. However, the leaders of the West Sequence hosting the Jifeng Zen Assembly are deeply troubled by a Zen verse delivered by a certain Arhat.

Yanshan, the most talented and insightful Buddha Son of Wuxiang Zen Temple in the past five hundred years, who finally attained the Arhat Fruit Rank.

Although he is only the lowest of the three ranks of Buddha, who in Zen would truly underestimate this Buddha Son?

A white tuft between the brows, eyelashes as majestic as the bull king, eyes the color of deep blue, upright upper body like a lion, body glowing with a golden light for a hundred yards.

Upon attaining the Arhat Fruit Rank, Yanshan was endowed with five of the thirty-two distinguished physical marks of the true Buddha, not to mention he carried the profound and invincible Sutra of No Suffering and Extinction and also practiced the strongest body-refining method of Zen–Supreme Luminous Stone.

For Wuxiang Zen Temple, having this disciple of the highest talent and wisdom in five hundred years turning back, instead of stubbornly pursuing further enlightenment, is already the greatest gain.

After his enlightenment, Yanshan returned to Wuxiang Zen Temple to be conferred a title. All leading temples of the eight Zen sects sent envoys to congratulate, a spectacle more glorious than ordinary Bodhisattvas.

And the Treasure Appearance Adorned Golden-body Arhat Buddha personally conferred by the Buddha Lord of Wuxiang further distinguished Yanshan’s Arhat rank.

Many envoys who attended the ceremony said that perhaps in the future, Yanshan Arhat might become the first in the history of Wuxiang Zen Temple to be ordained as a guardian deity among the eight divisions with his Arhat rank.

In short, the Buddha’s Country has full confidence in Yanshan, and the newly established Path of No Suffering and Extinction has not disappointed.

The profoundness of the mantra of the Sutra of No Suffering and Extinction exceeds existing ones, greatly enhancing the reputation of the “Form” lineage, and many novice Zen disciples aspire to this newly established origin.

Although it’s rumored outside that Yanshan is merely an Arhat, and Yankong is merely titular, with the Four Little Saints all perished.

Nevertheless, in recent years, the most prominent names within the Buddha’s Country are Yankong and Yanshan, the pair of brothers.

Although currently not famous, anyone can see that in another hundred years or so, this pair will become founding patriarchs of a great lineage.

Logically, having such personages represent the temple in the Jifeng Zen Assembly, the Nanshan sect would eagerly welcome them, but upon reading the Zen verse submitted by Yanshan, the Nanshan sect finally understood why Yanshan is recognized as the highest Buddha-hearted existence in five hundred years of Wuxiang Zen Temple.

“Arhat Yanshan.”

The furrowed brows and eyes of Sect Head Fachuan from Nanshan Temple revealed a bitter taste, as the thin sheet of yellow paper in his hands felt heavier than a thousand pounds: “You have perused and mastered all 84,000 basic scriptures of the Buddha’s Country, a level of Buddhist scholastic attainment I fondly recall, and I wish to ask if Arhat Yanshan would consent to be the chief judge for this Jifeng Zen Assembly.”

“Master, if I become the chief judge, am I still able to present this Zen verse at the grand Zen debate?”

The handsome, celestial-like Yanshan with skin clear as glass, hands pressed together, smilingly asked.

“Arhat studies surpass that of both Gods and men, and this research bears lofty intentions and profound Zen. However, the monks participating in the Zen debate have clouded Zen hearts. If they fail to comprehend the profound meanings in the Arhat’s words, I fear they might fall into the demonic path!”

Fachuan spoke earnestly: “Therefore, I would still suggest that the Arhat reconsider his intention to release this Zen verse… Perhaps, the Arhat could present this Zen verse at a grand assembly like the Enthronement Zen Assembly, attended by many virtuous ones.”

Hearing the Sect Head’s plea from Nanshan, Yanshan did not reply but only smiled and looked on.

As he continued to gaze, Fachuan felt his encouragement fall flat.

Knowing that his own words were hardly convincing, he said:
“Since the Arhat is unwilling to change his mind, then I shall take my leave first.”

Embarrassed, Fachuan carefully made his exit from the Zen room. Once the door of the room closed, he transformed into a beam of light and fled.

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The monastic order at Nanshan Temple under the abbot is divided into East and West Sequence duties.

Monks proficient in the study of Zen belong to the West Sequence, where experience and achievements are prioritized, and the distinguished ones are termed as leaders;
In fact, they serve in the order of seats as: chief seat, Sect Head, West Hall, Rear Hall, Hall Master, Secretary, Treasury Master, Treasury Keeper, Consultant, Incense Burner, Recorder.

Monks proficient in the monastic codes belong to the East Sequence, where combat abilities are prioritized, titled as officers.

This is also an actual position. They are sequentially divided into: Du Jian, monastery supervisor, deputy monastery head, upholder, increased valuation, guest master, robe and bowl master, decoction and medicine master, concierge, dormitory head, hall manager, storekeeper, bell ringer, hall master, night patroller, gatekeeper, lamp and incense bearer, water overseer, and other duties.

The Jifeng Zen Assembly is a grand event for the entire Buddha’s Country, and naturally, Nanshan sect does not dare to be negligent, thus they dispatched the chief seat and Sect Head among the West Sequence officers to preside over the assembly.

They also sent out officials such as Du Jian and monastery supervisor from the East Sequence to maintain order within the city, signifying the utmost respect.

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Yet, who could have thought that the supposedly impregnable fortress of the Nanshan sect would actually be breached from within?

Sect Head Fachuan, fully utilizing his spiritual powers, entered the inner courtyard of the rear mountain, where the presiding monk of the chief seat, along with three Zen masters of the halls, had already been waiting for a long time.

Although all four were seated on meditation mats reciting the heart sutra, presenting an image of peaceful times, the moment Fachuan stepped into the hall, the rhythm of their chanting abruptly changed.

Even though they forcefully and calmly completed the sutra chanting, the suddenly accelerated bead clicking could not escape the eyes of Sect Head Fachuan.

Seeing that the four Masters all opened their eyes, Fachuan couldn’t wait to speak: “Just now the monk went to invite him, but Arhat Yanshan still refuses to agree, seemingly determined to present this Zen verse at the Jifeng Zen Assembly!”