The legitimate daughter was reborn, and the emperor’s little Jiaojiao went crazy.

The sunlight shines through the sparse clouds and shines on the ancient and solemn temple gate.

In the golden light, Master Jiyuan smiled, put his hands together, and his eyes were full of compassion and wisdom. "I, Jiyuan, on behalf of all the monks in the temple, welcome the emperor and you to our temple."

Emperor Mingde stepped forward with a humble look, also clasped his hands together, and answered respectfully: "Master Jiyuan, I have long heard of your great name. It is a great honor for us to see you in person today. The reason for my visit today is, firstly, to understand the true meaning of Buddhism, and secondly, to listen to your teachings to resolve the confusion in my heart."

Master Jiyuan raised his head, and his meaningful gaze swept across Emperor Mingde and fell on Shi Anxia and Cen Yuan behind him.

Shi Anxia also looked at him with deep and calm eyes.

Old friend!

In her last few years, she always listened to Zen and discussed Taoism with Master Jiyuan, seeking spiritual peace in the Zen temple surrounded by ancient trees.

In an instant, she recalled walking side by side with Master Jiyuan along the bluestone path, discussing the subtleties of Buddhism and the true meaning of life.

She also recalled listening to Master Jiyuan telling ancient Zen stories in the Zen room. Those words about letting go and life and death brought peace to her heart.

I also remember that she and Master Jiyuan sat on the stone steps of the Zen temple, looking at the changing clouds in the sky and talking about reincarnation and cause and effect.

I also remember that she learned meditation from Master Jiyuan and learned to face the ups and downs of life with a peaceful heart, and the impermanence of the world.

They both looked away at the same time.

Master Jiyuan smiled and nodded, "Good, good. Buddhism is vast and can save all living beings. Please follow me in, let's meditate and attain enlightenment together, and go to the Pure Land of the Soul together."

As he spoke, he slowly turned around and led everyone into the ancient and solemn Baoguo Temple, which was filled with smoke.

The group passed through the winding corridor and arrived at the Main Hall.

Inside the hall, the Buddha statue is majestic, shining with golden light, solemn and sacred.

Everyone involuntarily slowed down their pace, held their breath, and their hearts were filled with awe and piety.

Master Jiyuan first arranged for the monks to burn incense and pray for everyone. Then, as the green smoke rose, the monks chanted scriptures in their deep and rhythmic voices, like the sound of nature, echoing in every corner of the hall.

After the blessing ceremony, Master Jiyuan personally explained the essentials of Buddhism to everyone, from cause and effect to compassion, from methods of practice to wisdom in life. His words were sincere and easy to understand, which benefited everyone present.

Finally, Master Jiyuan gave a message, "Buddhism is not something that can be achieved overnight. It requires perseverance to achieve enlightenment. I hope that you will always have a compassionate heart, do good deeds, accumulate virtue, benefit yourself and others, and go to paradise together."

As the master finished speaking, everyone slowly left the scene in a peaceful atmosphere, leaving only Emperor Mingde, Shi Anxia and Cen Yuan.

Several people sat cross-legged. Master Jiyuan once again set his eyes on Shi Anxia and Cen Yuan, clasped his hands together, and said repeatedly, "Immeasurable merit! Immeasurable merit!"

Shi Anxia and Cen Yuan also clasped their hands together in return.

Shi Anxia couldn't help but ask, "Master, what did you see?"

Master Jiyuan's eyes were deep and peaceful. "Buddhism is boundless. I am still a novice in my skills. I can only glimpse a little bit. Of course, I can't see anything. I only know that these two donors have very high enlightenment and must be predestined people."

At that time, Anxia knew that even if Master Jiyuan saw something, he would not say it out loud. He would just smile slightly, say "Buddha have mercy on me", then frown and say no more.

After all, it is Emperor Mingde who has come here specially to answer questions today, so we can’t steal his limelight.

Emperor Mingde also thought about it in his mind for a long time, but he didn't know how to express his doubts correctly.

Master Jiyuan said in a gentle voice, "Your Majesty, please speak slowly and say whatever comes to your mind. There is no need to be shy. The two donors must be people you trust very much. So, what you said today should be regarded as something you said to the Buddha, and it should not be spread out."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Mingde indeed relaxed.

He recounted to the Buddha some of the scenes he had seen during his recent fake death.

When Anxia and Cen Yuan looked at each other, they realized that Emperor Mingde had actually dreamed of his past life.

Emperor Mingde asked Master Jiyuan, "The key point is, I also saw the scene after my death. I wonder if the master can explain it to me?"

Master Jiyuan remained silent, just listened with a frown.

Shi Anxia followed up on this topic and said, "I know someone who... met with a disaster when she was sixteen. She dreamed that she died, and the dream seemed real, but in the end..."

Master Jiyuan laughed, "Someone told her that dreams are the opposite of what they actually are. As it turns out, dreams are indeed the opposite of what they actually are. The people who died in the dream were not dead."

Shi Anxia frowned slightly and asked, "Master, do you think dreams should be positive or negative?"

Master Jiyuan thought for a long time, nodded slightly, his eyes as deep as the stars in the night sky, and said slowly: "Dreams are where the heart desires and where the soul wanders. It is difficult to generalize the positive and negative opinions."

Shi Anxia couldn't help frowning, and then smiled again. Didn't she know Master Jiyuan yet?

Don't expect to get a definite answer to any question. You have to think and figure it out yourself.

She was like this in her previous life. Once she even lost her temper and said, "Master Ji Yuan, can you please give me some truth? You keep talking nonsense all day long and never tell the truth."

Master Jiyuan laughed, "Every word I say is the truth. You just can't understand because your mind is not at peace and your temper is not smooth. And you blame me for talking nonsense! May the Buddha have mercy on me, Amitabha!"

Just like now, Master Jiyuan began to be confused again, "Dreams are neither completely positive nor completely negative. They are like a reflection in a mirror, a moon in the water..."

Emperor Mingde waved his hand and said, "No, if they are all reflections in the mirror and moons in the water, why do people dream the same things?"

Master Jiyuan was not surprised to hear him say "everyone has dreams of this", and only asked, "May I ask, donor, have you ever had any other dreams besides this one in your life?"

Everyone answered, "Of course we did." But they forgot everything when they woke up.

Master Jiyuan no longer talked about dreams, but instead talked about the six great supernatural powers in Buddhism: the divine eye, the divine ear, the divine mind, the divine destiny, the divine realm, and the divine extinction.

He said, "According to Buddhist scriptures, after Buddha became enlightened by seeing a star at night under a bodhi tree, he knew everything about the past and the future. This kind of supernatural power is called destiny knowledge. Anyone who possesses destiny knowledge can know the past and future of himself and others."

Emperor Mingde was very smart and immediately looked at Shi Anxia.

He understood that in his previous life, when An Xia practiced meditation and had a very high level of comprehension, he might have acquired the ability to see the future.

Master Jiyuan added, "I can only say that people with immeasurable merits will have opportunities that ordinary people cannot achieve..."

He was not in a position to say more. He only said, "Buddhism is boundless and all beings are equal. In fact, everyone is practicing on their own path, whether it is bright or dark, fast or slow, it is all created by the mind."

Shi Anxia suddenly asked, "Does that mean that everyone has the possibility of seeing their past lives, or all their past lives, at some point in time?"