Novel Bin
Chapter 1433
Chapter 1433: 657 Fate of the Buddhist Woman_1 Chapter 1433: 657 Fate of the Buddhist Woman_1 August 26, also known as the 15th day of the seventh month on the lunar calendar, is the traditional festival – Zhongyuan Festival; it’s also a grand Buddhist event – The Ghost Festival.
As the premier ancient temple in the world, Manplatte Temple, would invite monks from all over the world to hold a grand puja ceremony on this day.
The abbott from Bowlskia Temple in Pethkids, Master John, was invited to attend.
He set out three days in advance with his two disciples, Arthur Perth and Aaron Perth, and finally reached the entrance of Manplatte Temple at dusk that day.
The receptionist monk of the temple greeted them and respectfully bowed when he saw them.
“The presiding monk has been waiting for a long time, Master please.”
Master John nodded: “Thank you.”
Ever since Aaron Perth entered the gate, he hadn’t been able to close his mouth.
Manplatte Temple, being the premier historical temple in the world and an ancient royal temple, was undoubtedly grand and magnificent.
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Compared to it, Bowlskia Temple seemed rather ordinary.
Arthur Perth shot him a glance, reminding him not to look around and embarrass his master.
Upon reaching the Zen Room of the presiding monk, Master John adjusted his monk’s robe before entering in.
Arthur Perth and Aaron Perth were led by Oliver Williams to have some water and rest.
No one knew what the two discussed in the room.
An hour later, when Master John came out of the Zen Room, the sky was blushing with a radiant filter; the dark blue twilight began to gradually swallow the light.
Night was about to fall.
Charlotte Aria accompanied Madam Aria to attend the puja this time.
Actually, she didn’t want to come this time, but half a month ago, Charmaine Dankworth suddenly found her.
“Prophecy?
What prophecy?” Charlotte Aria was utterly clueless.
“As Rhea Daniella’s granddaughter, you don’t even know about the Buddhist prophecy.
She is not only a descendant of the Yue Dynasty royal family but also has a close relationship with Master Kurong of Manplatte Temple.
No one knows about this better than your grandmother.”
Charlotte Aria really had never heard of a prophecy, but she instinctively felt this old woman was not looking for her just to learn about the prophecy.
“I really don’t know.
Grandma never mentioned it to me.”
Charmaine Dankworth laughed: “Over three hundred years ago, when the Yue Dynasty promoted Buddhism and suppressed other beliefs, you’ve heard of Master Kauffman Mercer, right?”
Charlotte Aria knew this: “He was the national master at the time, rumored to be a monk who attained enlightenment.”
“Correct, Master Kauffman Mercer was indeed an enlightened monk.
He left behind three major prophecies, two of which have already been fulfilled.”
Charlotte Aria thought for a while, “The fall of the Yue Dynasty, a major earthquake 297 years later, what’s the third one?”
The prophecy Charmaine Dankworth was speaking of must be this one.
“This is a huge secret in Buddhism.
Apart from Kauffman Mercer, his close disciple Keats Mercer, and the descendants of the Yue Dynasty, only a few in this world know this secret.”
Charmaine Dankworth sipped her coffee and said with a beaming smile.
Charlotte Aria stared at Charmaine Dankworth: “Madam Dankworth, my time is valuable.”
“The secret is…” Charmaine Dankworth suddenly lowered her voice.
Charlotte Aria’s eyes widened in disbelief and asked, “Is this true?”
“Of course, it’s true.
I have no reason to deceive you.”
“But why did Madam Dankworth tell me this?” Charlotte Aria was utterly confused.
“Based on the annotations of the ancient scriptures left by Master Kauffman Mercer, when the Ancient Lotus blooms, the purple cloud umbrella appears, and the treasury mirror shines, they are regarded as the Three Great Auspicious Signs in Buddhism.
When these three signs cumulate, it signifies the advent of the Buddha.
Weren’t you at the Qingming puja ceremony?”
Charlotte Aria was stunned, “But what does that have to do with me?”
Charmaine Dankworth shot her a glance: “It seems you still don’t know what the advent of the Buddhist Woman means.”
Thinking of one possibility, Charlotte Aria snorted coldly: “Whoever wants to be the Buddhist Woman can be it, if it means living a lifetime of purity and austerity, I can’t handle it.”
Bursting into hearty laughter, Charmaine Dankworth looked at Charlotte Aria as though she were a fool; “How naive you are.
If you come to rule over Buddhism worldwide, standing at an absolute height, wielding supreme power that none can rival, nothing and nobody in this world can ever affect you again.”
Charlotte Aria furrowed her brows, “Is it really that amazing?”
Charmaine Dankworth raised her brows, “Do you know that the deposition of the Yue Dynasty emperor required just one word from the national master?”
Charlotte Aria remained silent: “Times have changed.”
“Then let me give you another example.
Do you know about Percival?
Although Divine Sect has declined, the newly risen Sahaism, which follows the principles of Buddhism, still bewitches people’s hearts.
It can now influence the choice of the Crown Prince, and the replacement or continuation of the King’s rule is just a word away.
As long as it has the people’s hearts, its standing will be unshakeable, and every believer will contribute to its power.”
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