Su Jing frowned at this. Was this just an attempt to steal business? If they had used the right methods to try and take business away, Su Jing might not have had any objections.
However, they had come to the door forcefully, using high-sounding excuses to try and demolish their own temple. Su Jing couldn’t agree to such a thing.
To be honest, Su Jing generally had a favorable view of Buddhism. However, he didn’t like people who were so fanatical. Buddhism should be a way of learning and self-cultivation, and not use to create a group of unreasonable, fanatic hooligans.
“I have a few questions for you,” Su Jing said as he lifted the two people under Golden Eagle’s feet and hypnotized them directly. After asking a few questions, he had an idea of what was going on.
These people were just disgruntled and dissatisfied with the way things are going. They thought that the Saza Temple was better than the Buddhist Monastery and that Khenpo Renxingye was better than the Vidyārāja Hall.
They had just come to cause trouble. However, Su Jing was able to see the essence of the situation through a few questions and inferred that they were likely being instigated by Khenpo Renxingye, which was why they were so organized and excited.
So, first of all, Su Jing also felt bad for that Khenpo Renxingye.
“Grandmaster Renxin still possesses some knowledge, but he has been acting recklessly as of late, seeking quick success rather than following the path of wisdom.” Abbot Xu Yun also picked up on this and sighed softly, shaking his head in disappointment.
“Using a gun to bully the weak shows a lack of real ability. If you had the ability to persuade others through reason like Grandmaster Renxin, then you wouldn’t need to resort to violence. Instead, you could use your words and ideas to convince others.” A middle-aged woman stood up and spoke, seemingly unable to understand why Su Jing would use force to suppress them. However, she seemed to have forgotten that they were the ones who made the first move.
“Convincing people with reason? That’s a joke. If you want me to be reasonable, then you need to be reasonable first. If you continue to cause trouble, don’t blame me for getting rough. I have already called the police, and if you keep causing problems, I have no issue with sending you to the police station.” Su Jing spoke coldly, causing the middle-aged woman to step back in fear.
Su Jing had a reputation for being a skilled Martial Arts practitioner, and he was also a very well-known celebrity. He could indeed make their lives very difficult.
“Grandmaster Renxin will host a Buddhist forum at Saza Temple tomorrow at 9:00 am. He has invited not only many Buddhist enthusiasts but also the media. The Buddhist Monastery considers Buddhism to be a deep and profound religion. Are you brave enough to attend and engage in a debate with Grandmaster Renxin?” A man in the crowd exclaimed.
“If you don’t have the courage to go then it means that you lack confidence and have no understanding of Buddhism, which would mean that you are misguided, just as we said.” Another person added.
The troublemakers continued to shout insults and challenges one after another. Abbot Xu Yun and Grandmaster Shengyan were at a loss as to what to do.
They did not enjoy engaging in arguments or competitions and did not want to stoop to the level of these provocations.
However, they realized that if they did not go to the Buddhist forum tomorrow, the Buddhist Monastery would likely continue to be targeted by these troublemakers in the future.
While Su Jing might be able to handle the situation today, he cannot be present every day. Even if they called the police, it would be difficult to deal with the situation effectively.
Fanatical believers can be difficult for law enforcement to handle, as they often have not committed major crimes and can only be detained for a short time before being released.
After they come out, they can come back here to make trouble. This cycle of disturbance and intervention would damage the reputation of their Buddhist Monastery.
“You can tell Grandmaster Renxin that we will be there on time tomorrow,” Abbot Xu Yun said.
The troublemakers left, seemingly satisfied with having provoked Abbot Xu Yun into agreeing to the debate.
It is possible that their primary goal was to get Abbot Xu Yun to participate in the Buddhist debate, and they may have been willing to vent their anger on the Vidyārāja Hall if he had refused.
“What’s the point of a Buddhist debate? It’s hard to tell the difference between the branches of Buddhism,” Su Jing said.
“That’s not necessarily true. Grandmaster Renxin has specifically invited the media to attend, indicating that he wants to use the power of public opinion. While there may not be superiority in Buddhism, there is a place for debate. Grandmaster Renxin has held many debates and lectured at several universities, and he is skilled at manipulating the crowd and has a lot of experience. If he has an advantage during the debate, the crowd and media may lean in his favor, and when the news spreads, more people may support him and we will be branded as the perpetrator.” Zhou Hongyuan said, having been in the field for many years and being familiar with various strategies and tactics.
Su Jing nodded, agreeing with Zhou Hongyuan’s analysis and feeling increasingly that Grandmaster Renxin did not have the demeanor of a respected monk at all and was inferior to Abbot Xu Yun.
As a respected monk, instead of focusing on the study and practice of Buddhism, he engages in tricks and schemes and causes chaos. This is a dishonest approach and he wants to use every trick in the book of a wicked person to put down his opposition even when they are not seeing him as such.
“Why don’t you come with us tomorrow, Mr. Su?” Abbot Xu Yun turned to look at Su Jing as he asked.
“I’m not really familiar with Buddhist debate,” Su Jing replied.
“Ah, don’t be modest, Mr. Su. You may not speak about Buddhism, but the Buddha is within your heart. Your understanding and realization are deeper than mine,” Abbot Xu Yun praised Su Jing.
“You are overpraising me. I haven’t really understood Buddhism.” Su Jing spoke in a humble manner.
To be honest, Su Jing is confident in his understanding of the art and philosophy of Buddhism, particularly as it pertains to the dark gold stone tea tray known as the Buddhist Sacred Relic.
He has spent a long time studying this object and feels that he has a deep understanding of its spiritual significance. He also has a certain understanding of the Supreme Heavenly Dragon Bodhisattva Scripture.
So in terms of Buddhist artistic conception, it can be said that no one can match him. However, when it comes to debating the finer points of Buddhism, Su Jing feels uncertain and unsure of what to say.
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