The two flew into Great Compassion Temple and landed.
The temple complex was immense, rivaling a grand estate. It had hills and water, and a serene atmosphere filled every corner.
Master Ziling deliberately led Chen Changming along the edge of a small lake. There, Chen Changming saw many cultivators dressed in all kinds of garments, gathered in twos and threes to drink tea and discuss the Dao.
Everyone looked relaxed and at ease.
"These people have taken refuge in Great Compassion Temple. From now on, they'll have our protection."
Master Ziling smiled.
"How fortunate they are, to have the chance to hear the Buddha's teachings," Chen Changming said with a sigh.
Great Compassion Temple was a pure land on Yeming Island.
"Benefactor, do you know much about Buddhism?" Master Ziling asked.
"I know a little."
Chen Changming smiled.
A little?
Master Ziling grew quite interested and asked as they walked, "Why don't you tell me about it?"
Chen Changming recited a passage from a Buddhist sutra.
This time, it was Master Ziling's turn to regard him with respect. He hadn't expected this benefactor to be so familiar with Buddhist scriptures.
"Wuchenzi, your turn. What is Buddha-nature?"
In a pavilion not far away, one of the five or six cultivators seated there called out.
Wuchenzi?
Chen Changming's heart stirred, and he immediately looked toward the pavilion.
Could this Wuchenzi be Wuyazi's sworn brother?
An old man dressed in a Daoist robe lifted his teacup and took a small sip. Smiling, he said, "In essence, Buddha-nature refers to the possibility, seed, or potential for Buddhahood inherent in all sentient beings. The Buddha taught that all beings, whether sentient or insentient, possess Buddha-nature in the ultimate sense and have the potential to attain Buddhahood..."
"Well said!"
From a distance, Master Ziling couldn't help