[Comprehensive martial arts] Holy Monk

Why does it take four or five years to practice the [-]-way Arhat boxing in Shaolin Temple?

Here's the thing.

In the first year, he had to master the Luohan Zhuang.Only after you have stabilized your lower body and developed one or two strengths in your fists and arms can you start learning boxing moves.There are only eighteen strokes in Luohan Quan.The eighteen moves seem to be few, but they are eighteen moves that are infinitely subtle and changeable.It takes a lot of time to practice these eighteen moves thoroughly, and then disassemble them handily. It will take another year or two to master the boxing skills.

However, boxing is different from swords. No matter how beautiful your boxing is, no matter how smart your moves are, it is ultimately a pair of flesh. Learning is also in vain.Therefore, from the very beginning of learning boxing, monks who practice boxing also need to practice internal strength to strengthen the inside, and fight to strengthen the outside. This skill goes hand in hand with the skill of practicing boxing. Moved from practicing boxing frame to practicing boxing intention, only when the form and meaning are truly complete can Luohan boxing truly show its appearance.

All told, four or five years is barely enough.If you want to practice to the level of emptiness, it will not only take four or five years, but you can do it for four or fifty years.

Most of the Shaolin monks in the past dynasties practiced step by step in this way.

But this is not suitable for Fang Tianzhi.

Fang Tianzhi himself is an astonishingly brilliant generation in terms of martial arts talent, and the old cucumber is painted with green paint, and his martial arts literacy of a generation of peerless masters is also impressive, so don't be too quick to learn a set of boxing.This leads to a big problem—his boxing skills are already unbearable, and it can almost be said that the gods are a little bit full of form and meaning, but he has just practiced internal strength for not many days.

After more than a month, Fang Tianzhi defeated all the nephews who could fight him.But when it comes to martial monks in their twenties, there is no way to fight him - Fang Tianzhi is far behind them in strength and skill, no matter how good his punches are, it is impossible for him to beat him.

After going on like this, Yuan Ye's head would be dizzy seeing Fang Tianzhi now.The younger brother is very talented. It takes several years for ordinary people to practice kung fu, but he has mastered it in two or three months. This is a good thing.But what to do next?Is it possible that he should spend four or five years in the Arhat boxing team until his internal strength is small?

This is a bit reckless.

So Yuanye rubbed his head for a few days, and told his master about this matter, and asked him to show it.

Kong Xiang took time out of his busy schedule to watch Fang Tianzhi practice boxing.

At that time, Fang Tianzhi was joining hands with another nephew, Huiming, to dismantle the move, and the first move he used was "Holding the drum against the sky".As soon as Prime Minister Kong saw it, he said hello in his heart.With his martial arts, he can tell the truth with just one palm.Yuanyi's Arhat Fist can be regarded as exquisite.

Because of this, Kong Xiang watched Fang Tianzhi punch a cup of tea with a shocked but manageable mood.

After reading it, Kong Xiang also went back and rubbed his head all night.After thinking about it, I brought along Tianzhi's master Kongming, the head of the Prajna Hall, Kongru, and went to meet the presiding abbot Kongwen together.The four chattered for a while, and finally decided to make an exception for Yuanyi.

So on this day, Fang Tian came to Kongming's courtyard after practicing boxing at noon, and Kongming said to him, "Yuanyi, you are very talented in martial arts, you might as well learn a few more kung fu. In the future , you don’t need to go to Arhat Hall anymore, just come to me directly, and I will teach you some other kung fu.”

Fang Tianzhi blinked and said, "Yes, Master." He remembered Kong Ming's words before and asked, "Then shall we learn Vajra Palm?"

Kong Ming shook his head: "No. Wait until four or five years later, when you have achieved a small amount of internal energy, practice the Vajra Palm." He glanced at his beloved disciple, feeling quite satisfied in his heart, and he didn't feel bored. He explained in detail, "Do you know what is the biggest difference between Arhat Fist and Vajra Palm?"

Fang Tianzhi had a thick skin, and said to his master, "One is fist and the other is palm?"

No problem!

Kong Ming patted his bare head lightly: "Nonsense." He said kindly and softly, "Arhat Boxing is a real entry-level kung fu. Although it contains the essence of Shaolin martial arts, There are only boxing formulas, but no mental methods. When practicing martial monks practice this boxing, they are learning the basic inner skills of my Shaolin Temple, which is the Tongzi Kungfu you are practicing. But Vajra Palm is different. This Kungfu is practiced in the palm. There are a total of twelve palm moves in the exercise, and each move has a corresponding line of action. Therefore, only when you practice to a high level, you can split gold and broken stones. Just one palm print, and you know it's my Vajra Palm from Shaolin Temple."

Kongming paused, and waited for Fang Tianzhi to digest his indistinct Amway before continuing: "Because of its fierceness and dominance, you should be cautious in practicing it. If you are not yet strong inside and out, go Cultivate its mental method and develop its palm strength, and there will be hidden dangers of being strong on the outside and dry on the inside, and damaging the essence. This is also the reason why many masters in the world who practice the domineering external kung fu died young, the roots withered and the leaves soon flourished. My Shaolin internal energy has its own unique features, while you are still young, you only need to consolidate your foundation and cultivate your strengths, and you will not have to worry about it in the future."

Fang Tianzhi understood, and nodded obediently.

Kongming laughed again and said: "You are different from others. Among Shaolin 72 unique skills, there is a big Vajra Palm, which will look like a dragon and a tiger after you practice it. You have several masters and uncles practicing this martial art. But they are not born with supernatural powers. It means that you are born with God's help, and you should be able to get twice the result with half the effort if you practice this kind of martial arts, and your future realm will not be comparable to your master and uncle." He changed his voice and taught earnestly, "I will tell you these things , I want you to know that you are extremely talented, so there is no need to worry at all. But you are not allowed to be complacent and not to put others in your eyes, understand?"

Of course, Master Fang is a person who wants to be a holy monk.When he heard what his master said, he was naturally full of nonsense, and expressed his attitude with extreme humility and sincerity: "Master, don't worry, there are mountains beyond mountains, and there are people beyond people, this truth is known to disciples." Suddenly he thought of a finishing touch, and then Opening a pair of beautiful eyes like black pearls, he smiled with a clear gaze, "What's more, no matter how powerful the martial arts are, what can you do if you can become the number one in the world? Such a false name is no different from being rich and powerful. Why do I need to take it too seriously?"

Kongming listened to him, he couldn't help looking at him seriously, and asked for a while, "Yuanyi, then why are you practicing martial arts?"

Fang Tianzhi said: "Didn't Master say that we practice martial arts for the purpose of strengthening our bodies, understanding our mind and tolerance, and also protecting Buddhism and deterring heretics."

Kong Ming said: "That's what the master said. You think about yourself, why do you practice martial arts?"

Fang Tianzhi bowed his head and thought about it as he said.When he raised his head again, he said honestly, "I practice martial arts to be a good monk."

Kong Ming smiled: "What makes a good monk?"

Fang Tianzhi's childish voice was clear and clear, but he said calmly and slowly: "I want to do many good things. I want to teach many people to be kind. I will resolve the grievances and resentments in the world, and save people from suffering. Is this considered a good monk?"

Kong Ming said: "You can do these things even if you don't practice martial arts."

Fang Tianzhi said: "But if I am good at martial arts, I can do more things, and I can do them longer."

The sun is setting on the western mountain, and the golden light is faint.

In the yard outside the window, there is a jujube tree and a cluster of flowers, the wind blows the leaves, and there is no sound.

Kong Ming looked at Fang Tianzhi, his eyes gradually revealed a trace of anticipation that was stronger than love, so earnest and earnest.

But he only said softly, "Good boy."

After finishing speaking, holding the Buddha beads in his hand, he said Amitabha slowly.

……

At night, Fang Tianzhi went to practice his boy kung fu as usual.

When all the monks were fast asleep, he heard Yuan Qing beside him get up from the bed and slip out the door as usual.If there is no accident, it will take another hour or two to come back.

This time, Fang Tianzhi waited for a while and followed him out.

It was a clear night, a big white moon hung in the sky, and the yellow walls and green tiles in the temple were all frosty.

And Yuan Qing's bald head was even more shining.

Fang Tianzhi followed his bald head from a distance, and saw that he got into the small woods near the monk's house familiarly, until he stood in a sparsely forested space—then he slowly spread his feet to shoulder width, He raised his hands together and made a perfect Hunyuanyi momentum.

Fang Tianzhi hid behind a tall poplar tree, watching Yuan Qing practicing Arhat boxing in the moonlight.

After looking at it for a while, Fang Tianzhi turned around quietly, and walked back to the monk's house alone.

He sat cross-legged on the bunk for a while, and finally practiced his boy kung fu as usual.

Early the next morning, when fetching water from the stream down the mountain, Yuan Qing's expression was much happier than usual.Fang Tianzhi and the two of them squatted together to wash buckets, and suddenly heard him whisper: "Tianzhi, let me tell you something. I have also mastered the Luohan boxing. Maybe it's only these two days. We can practice boxing together again."

Fang Tianzhi was stunned for a moment, but he reacted very quickly, and in a moment he figured out how to deal with it. He scratched his head in a daze and said, "My master said yesterday that he won't ask me to go to Arhat Hall."

Yuan Qing was also taken aback: "Why?"

Fang Tianzhi replied: "He said he would give me a small cooking stove and teach me other martial arts."

Yuan Qing put the bucket by his lap, looked sad for a while, and said, "Isn't that wrong again?" He sighed again, "My master never gives me a small stove."

Yuan Qing's master is Kong Jing, one of the nine elders of Prajna Hall.In the early days, they also took a fancy to Yuan Qing's talent, and they fell in love with him, so they made an exception and accepted him as Yuan Zi's disciple.Kong Jing's disposition is more gentle and gentle than Fang Tianzhi's master Kong Ming. Hearing Yuan Qing's words, he feels like an old man with no temper.Although the Nine Figures and Six Sitting Statues Body Technique is a precious breathing exercise, as the elder of Prajna Hall, Kong Jing definitely understands it, but he doesn't know why he didn't teach it to Yuan Qing.

Fang Tianzhi heard Yuan Qing was so melancholy, so he tried to suggest to him: "Why don't you ask your master."

Yuanqing lowered his eyelashes, flicked his hands into the stream, and finally shook his head: "I'm not going to ask." He breathed a sigh of relief, and then looked at Fang Tianzhi, "It seems that it will only be a while, when we practice When the fist is strong, you and I can live together day and night like before."

Fang Jiaozhu had a detached position in the church in his previous life, and he was even more feared in the Jianghu. It can be said bluntly that he almost had no friends.After entering the underworld, he was even more lonely. For hundreds of years, he never thought that he would have such a friend. He was depressed because he couldn't get along with him day and night. shame.

He was at a loss for words for a while, and comforted: "Now we also eat and live together, and study scriptures together. It's the same."

Yuan Qing said: "How can it be the same. Sigh, my talent is not as good as yours, and when I study martial arts with you, it must be uncomfortable to see that I am not as good as you. But if I often see you, it will also be uncomfortable. It is really troublesome. "

Master Fang thought to himself, I am also very troubled if you are so nasty!

It didn't take long for him to worry, and half a day passed.I came to Kongmingyuan full of expectations, but saw two things on the open space beside the jujube tree—a dustpan with stones, and a large tank of clean water.

When Fang Tianzhi saw these two such simple things, he felt ominous foreboding.

At that moment, Kong Ming came out of the house, and said with a smile, "Here we come."

Fang Tianzhi blinked innocently: "Master, what martial arts shall we practice today?"

Kong Ming said: "I thought hard for a long time yesterday, and I deeply felt that with your talent, you really don't need to learn so many miscellaneous routines." After he finished speaking, he pointed at the side of the jujube tree, "You might as well spend your time playing Base."

God damn laying the foundation again? !

Kong Ming instructed him: "Every afternoon, you first do ten sets of Arhat boxing, and then practice walking the dustpan. Listen carefully, you are only allowed to step on the edge of the dustpan for an hour a day. When is the dustpan Don’t fall down, don’t move, and then tell me.” Pointing to the water tank, “Practice the palm at the end. I’ll teach you how to breathe and breathe out, how to exert strength to release the palm, after you learn it, follow this method. And hit the water surface hard for an hour. When the palm sinks a foot and the water doesn't splash, let me know. Do you remember?"

Fang Tianzhi was dumbfounded, looked at Kong Ming and said, "Master, what kind of foundation is this?"

Kong Ming twisted his beard and said: "Strike is the foundation of two Shaolin unique skills."

The god damn Shaolin stunt immediately conquered Master Fang.

He looked at the water tank and the dustpan, and thought about it, let's practice!