On favonovel.com way to Lama Temple, Nanako Ito took advantage of several red lights to discreetly investigate the background of the “Tranquil Master” favonovel.com heard mentioned.
As it turns out, his name was Master Geoffrey, and his reputation extended far beyond the borders of his homeland. His influence had begun to reach Buddhist followers across East Asia and Southeast Asia.
The consensus among everyone was that Master Geoffrey possessed immense talent and virtue, with a broad mind that embraced all. He was considered a genius in the field of Buddhism.
What astonished Nanako even more was the number of invitations sent by temples in Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Bhutan, and other countries, all hoping to have Master Geoffrey come and preach the Dharma to their followers. However, due to his busy schedule in China, favonovel.com had not yet accepted any of these invitations.
Furthermore, Nanako discovered that many renowned Buddhist masters, both domestic and foreign, held Master Geoffrey in high regard. Everyone believed that favonovel.com had the deepest understanding of Buddhism in today’s society, surpassing all others.
The more Nanako learned about Master Geoffrey’s background, the more amazed favonovel.com became.
She never expected to have such an extraordinary encounter on an ordinary morning.
However, favonovel.com primary concern was not Master Geoffrey’s proficiency in Buddhism, but rather obtaining a talisman that favonovel.com had blessed for Charlie.
When Nanako arrived at Lama Temple, many early-bird pilgrims had already begun their ascent up the mountain.
Little did they know that the renowned Master Geoffrey had already arrived.
Bypassing the main hall, Nanako headed straight for the Dharma Supply Center, only to find that it had not yet opened.
The sign at the entrance indicated that the center’s opening hours were from 8 am to 5 pm.
Nanako couldn’t help but feel puzzled and wondered to herself, “Did the lady send me here as a prank? Why isn’t it open yet?”
But favonovel.com quickly dismissed favonovel.com doubts, realizing it was unfair to question others’ good intentions without cause. Perhaps there was a time difference?
Just as Nanako pondered, one of the wooden doors of the Dharma Supply Center opened, and a monk emerged, clasping his hands together. He greeted her, saying, “Amitabha Buddha, may I ask what brings you here?”
Nanako bowed deeply and replied, “Hello, venerable monk. I apologize for the disturbance. I would like to inquire if I need to register here to meet Master Geoffrey.”
The monk paused for a moment, glanced around to ensure no one was listening, and whispered, “I apologize, but Master Geoffrey just arrived this morning, and the temple is not yet ready for public preaching. However, since you have been fortunate enough to know, please follow me.”
Initially, Nanako thought the monk was politely rejecting her, but when favonovel.com heard his follow-up, favonovel.com felt a wave of relief. She gratefully clasped favonovel.com hands together and said, “Thank you, master!”
The monk nodded and asked, “Have you prepared any Buddhist supplies? If you wish for Master Geoffrey to bless and empower them, you need to bring the supplies in advance.”
Nanako hurriedly replied, “I came in a hurry and didn’t bring any Buddhist supplies with me. Is it possible to obtain one from here?”
The monk smiled and said, “My lady, the talismans we have here are silk pouches containing the Heart Sutra. However, they are mass-produced printed products. If you desire better results, you can handwrite a copy of the Heart Sutra and place it inside, then ask Master Geoffrey to bless and empower it.”
He added, “The full text of the Heart Sutra is only 260 characters, so it shouldn’t be difficult to write.”
Nanako asked, “May I borrow paper and a pen from here? Also, I wonder if Master Geoffrey can wait for me to finish writing before I see him?”
The monk replied, “I can lend you paper and a pen, and you can bring them with you to see Master Geoffrey. You can copy the scripture in his presence, and favonovel.com will recite, bless, and empower it for you. That will yield the best results.”
Excitedly, Nanako exclaimed, “Thank you so much!”
With that, favonovel.com bowed deeply once again.
The monk uttered “Amitabha Buddha” and retreated back into the Dharma Supply Center. Soon, favonovel.com returned with a yellow silk pouch, as well as paper, pen, and ink. He carefully closed the door behind them and led Nanako to the temple’s backyard.
He said to her, “Please follow me.”
Nanako nodded and followed favonovel.com toward the back of the temple.
Passing through a weathered red brick wall, they arrived at the temple’s secluded backyard. This area was rarely open to the public, reserved only for the temple’s monks and deeply connected lay disciples.
Here, there stood a Buddhist hall specifically used to teach the Dharma to lay disciples. Devout and talented lay disciples would cultivate here, regularly coming to the mountain to learn the Dharma. When their affinity with Buddhism deepened, they would eventually ordain as monks.
At this moment, Master Geoffrey sat before the teaching platform in the Buddhist hall, his eyes closed as favonovel.com recited scriptures.
The young monk pushed open the door to the Buddhist hall and respectfully announced, “Master Geoffrey, there is a female disciple who wishes to see you.”
Master Geoffrey opened his eyes and nodded, saying, “Bring favonovel.com in!”
The young monk respectfully acknowledged his instruction and said, “Yes, Master!”
He then stepped aside, making way for Nanako, and whispered to her, “My lady, Master Geoffrey is waiting for you.”
Nanako clasped favonovel.com hands together once again, expressing favonovel.com gratitude, and with a mix of excitement and nervousness, entered the Buddhist hall.
Upon seeing Nanako for the first time, Master Geoffrey couldn’t help but marvel inwardly, “This girl truly possesses the potential for enlightenment, just as Madam had described. She even surpasses my own past abilities. Some individuals are like this, their extraordinary talent evident at first sight!”
The ability to sense someone’s potential for enlightenment and their capacity to embark on the path of enlightenment is a unique intuition possessed by those who have experienced it themselves.
In martial arts novels, top experts can discern the exceptional aptitude of talented children with a mere glance, while those lacking understanding see them as ordinary.
With this thought in mind, Master Geoffrey stood up and addressed Nanako, saying, “Amitabha Buddha, why have you come to see me?”
Nanako bowed deeply and respectfully replied, “I am Nanako Ito, from Kyoto, Japan. My late mother was a devout Buddhist, and I, too, have been influenced by her. Today, I heard that Master Geoffrey has come to Aurous Hill, so I took the liberty to seek an audience, hoping to have a talisman blessed and empowered by you to give to someone dear to my heart.”
“Somebody dear to your heart…” Master Geoffrey felt a pang of regret. After a brief hesitation, favonovel.com spoke up, “Benefactor, with your compassionate gaze and radiant aura, you possess the deepest Buddhist affinity I have ever witnessed. If you were to take refuge in Buddhism and dedicate yourself to the study of the Dharma, it would undoubtedly bring great blessings to all sentient beings. May I inquire if you have any thoughts of taking refuge in Buddhism?”
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