1. Tang Seng’s previous life was Jin Chanzi, the second disciple of Tathagata Buddha, with a high status:

1. Tang Seng was destined to worship and cultivate Buddhism, not only in this life but also with Buddha As fate would have it, he was directly a Buddha in his previous life. Chapter 100 of "Journey to the West" records: "The Tathagata said: Holy monk, you were my second disciple in your previous life, and your name was Jin Chanzi." According to the records in the article, it can be seen that Tang Monk's previous life was originally a Buddha-Jin Chanzi, who was the second disciple of Tathagata Buddha.

2. Since Tang Monk’s previous life, Jin Chanzi, was the second disciple of Tathagata Buddha, his status was not low, and it was also very noble and valuable. The second disciple of the sect leader, if it corresponds to a country, would be the second prince or the second prince. The identity of "Second Disciple" is the only one that exists after "First Disciple". He is a strong competitor for the top leader of the sect. No matter which sect he is in, he has great hope, chance, and strength to inherit the master's mantle. Heir to the position of leader of the sect.

3. Chapter 81 of "Journey to the West" records: "The traveler said: The idiot is talking nonsense again! You don't know. The master is the second disciple of my Buddha Tathagata, formerly known as Elder Jinchan." It can be seen that Jin Chanzi is not a disciple who has not yet become a disciple, but an "elder" in the Buddhist world who has achieved great success in Buddhism and has a high status. The position of "elder" belongs to the top in any sect and is one of the leaders. Moreover, the "elders" and the top leaders of the sect are generally not very different or far apart, and even have the responsibilities and powers to supervise and check and balance the top leaders of the sect.

4. In other words, Jin Chanzi, as the "second disciple" of Tathagata Buddha, can inherit the mantle of Tathagata Buddha according to the legal principles. Tathagata Buddha is also the highest leader in the Buddhist world. As the second disciple of Tathagata Buddha, Jin Chanzi can also inherit the supreme leader of the Buddhist world in legal terms. He is one of the most important successors to the highest leader in the Buddhist world. one. Moreover, Jin Chanzi already occupies the position of an elder in the Buddhist world, and his status, status, strength, and reputation cannot be underestimated.

5. After Jin Chanzi was reincarnated, his physical body still has the special function of making people immortal after eating it, and even monsters can become immortal after eating it. And no matter what level of monsters they are, they all covet Jin Chanzi's reincarnated body (Tang Monk). Therefore, from this point alone, we can know that Jin Chanzi has profound cultivation and boundless magical power.

2. Why was Jin Chanzi, the second disciple of Tathagata with a high status, demoted to the mortal world and reincarnated:

1. As the second disciple of Tathagata Buddha, Jin Chanzi was born Extraordinary, how "noble" his status is; at the same time, Jin Chanzi is in the position of an elder. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is above one Buddha and below ten thousand Buddhas. What a noble position he has. So what heinous crime or catastrophe did Jin Chanzi commit, or did he commit such an unforgivable crime that he was demoted to the mortal world and reincarnated by Tathagata Buddha?

2. Chapter 81 of "Journey to the West" records: "The traveler said: "How do you know that the master did not listen to the Buddha's lectures, took a nap, fell down, and his left foot collapsed? A grain of rice, coming from the lower world, should cause the three-day disease." At the same time, there is also a relevant record in the 100th chapter of "Journey to the West": "The Tathagata said: Because you don't listen to the Dharma, you despise my great teaching, so I depreciate your true spirit. , reincarnate in the Eastern Land." According to the meaning of Tathagata Buddha's words in the article, Jin Chanzi's sins are "not listening to the Dharma", "disrespecting my great teaching", and stepping on a grain of rice under his feet. The main crimes are: "Not listening to the Dharma" and "disdainful of my great teaching", what exactly is this crime?

3. According to the interpretation of the sentence, "not listening to the Dharma" means not listening to the teachings and Dharma of Tathagata Buddha. "Scorning my great teaching" means despising and not paying attention to the Dharma taught by Tathagata Buddha. Judging from the context of this passage, it is said that Jin Chanzi, as a disciple, did not listen carefully to the Dharma taught by the lecturer Fu Tathagata Buddha. Tathagata Buddha thought that Jin Chanzi was contemptuous of Buddhism, did not pay attention to Buddhism, and even looked down upon Buddhism. The student Jin Chanzi, who was originally the deputy monitor, did not listen carefully to the teacher Tathagata Buddha's lectures during class. The teacher Tathagata Buddha was so angry that he not only drove the deputy monitor Jin Chanzi out of the classroom, but also expelled him from the campus. .

3. What are the internal reasons why the second disciple of Tathagata Buddha was demoted to the mortal world and reincarnated:

1. How serious is the crime of "not paying attention to the lecture":

According to the analysis in the article, we know that Jin Chanzi was deemed to have slighted the Dharma simply because he did not listen carefully to the teachings of his master Tathagata Buddha, and was therefore demoted to the mortal world and reincarnated. So the crime of "not listening carefully" was. How big is it? Does "not paying attention to lectures" lead to the destruction of the Holy Spirit in the world? Does "not paying attention to lectures" lead to the disintegration of the Buddhist world? p>2. Is "not paying attention to lectures seriously" considered a crime in the Buddhist world:

The author believes that "not paying attention to lectures seriously" is not considered a crime in the Buddhist world. First, let's look at what "Buddha" is. , Buddha means "awakened one", "knower", "awareness", which means enlightenment and omniscience, and generally refers to all those who have perfect awakening and practice. Since the Buddha is a person who has perfect awakening and practice, it is naturally impossible for him to practice incomplete awakening and practice. "Not paying attention to lectures" is only a manifestation of a person's objective inattention, not a subjective cruelty, cruelty, and unkindness.

Moreover, there is a famous saying in Buddhism: All living beings suffer, and I, the Buddha, am compassionate. All living beings suffer from birth, old age, illness, death, separation from love, long-lasting resentment, not being able to get what they want, and being unable to let go. Those who practice Buddhism must be tolerant and compassionate, considerate of others, and treat others well. Since I, the Buddha, have compassion in mind, it is impossible to punish someone for "not paying attention to the lectures seriously" in the Buddhist world, and it is even less possible to punish someone for "not paying attention to the lectures seriously".

3. "Not paying attention to lectures" is not even a minor problem in modern times:

Not to mention that in the Buddhist world all Buddhas are compassionate, in a society governed by law and without In a modern world where rules are irregular, "not paying attention to lectures" is just a very small thing, not even a small problem at all. Even in the Ming Dynasty, the historical period in which "Journey to the West" was created, "not paying attention to the lectures" was not punished severely. At most, the teacher just hit the palms of the students with a ruler.

4. Is it possible that Jin Chanzi "does not listen carefully to the class":

We might as well look at it the other way around, whether there is a possibility that Jin Chanzi "does not listen carefully to the class" . As the second disciple of Tathagata Buddha, Jin Chanzi must be talented and intelligent. Naturally, he studies seriously and diligently, otherwise he would not be accepted as the second disciple of Tathagata Buddha. Furthermore, Jin Chanzi has become an elder (see Chapter 81: formerly known as Elder Jin Chan). He must have achieved great success in Buddhist studies, cultivation, and great power. He is familiar with various Buddhist scriptures and Dharma, and is well-versed in human affairs. Naturally, this makes him even more uneasy. You may have made a small mistake like "not paying attention to the lecture".

5. Why was Jin Chanzi accused of "not listening carefully to the lectures" by Tathagata Buddha and given a heavy penalty:

(1) In fact, "not listening carefully to the lectures" ” (“not hearing the Dharma”) and stepping on a grain of rice (“a grain of rice popped up under my left foot”) are really not crimes. They are nothing more than trivial matters in the Buddhist world, in the mortal world, in ancient times, or in modern times. pile. So why does Tathagata Buddha insist on making a fuss out of a molehill, follow the strict guidelines, and punish crimes severely for such a simple "little thing", and the target is his second son, who has already achieved a lot in learning and cultivation?

(2) Moreover, during the whole process of Jin Chanzi being demoted to the mortal world and reincarnated, he did not see the compassion, tolerance, consideration and kindness that Buddhism should have for all living beings. Jin Chanzi was demoted to the mortal world and reincarnated. All his memories of his past life were wiped away, and all his cultivation power was lost. His punishment was as severe as not being allowed to be reincarnated for eternity. Jin Chanzi was demoted to the mortal world and reincarnated by Tathagata Buddha because she did not pay attention to the lectures. Is there any hidden secret or ulterior secret in it? Such as the struggle for power, the struggle for heir apparent, and the struggle for position. The reason why Jin Chanzi was demoted to the mortal world by Tathagata Buddha seems simple, but in fact it is confusing and complicated, which is thought-provoking and thought-provoking.

Conclusion:

What are your different views on "the reason why Jin Chanzi was demoted to the mortal world by Tathagata Buddha"? The author Shendu talks about Guangxi and Guangdong. You are welcome to leave messages, discuss and pay attention in the comment area.