The Buddha Bathing Day lasts for two days and one night's stay in the temple is required.
Therefore, a list of people who would worship Buddha had to be submitted to Wanfo Temple five days in advance so that the monks in the temple could prepare the dormitories in advance.
The next morning, Qin Nanjing gathered her family members and asked who wanted to go.
Rong Baichuan cannot go because he has official business.
Rong Yuanyou couldn't go to school.
"Mom, I want to go, I want to go..." Rong Yuanyou pulled Qin Nanjing's arm and started to talk nonsense.
"I've been having back pain, dizziness, and difficulty eating and sleeping these past few days. I think something bad must be plaguing me. I need to go to Wanfo Temple to ask the Buddha for an exorcism. Please ask Master Yan for two days' leave and take me with you..."
Qin Nanjing's mouth twitched slightly: You can say anything to avoid going to school!
"We will stay in Wanfo Temple for two days this time, and all the meals will be vegetarian. Are you sure you want to go?" Qin Nanjing asked helplessly, pursing her lips.
"Huh? ...You can't eat a single bite of meat?"
"You can't eat even a shred of meat."
Hearing this, Rong Yuanyou held his head, his expression gradually becoming ferocious, as if he was in a difficult situation between the two options of "not going to school" and "eating vegetarian food for two days".
"Wo wo wo... I want to go every morning and evening. It's ok every morning and evening, but I don't eat meat."
Seeing that no one asked her, Rong Chaoxi raised her arms actively, fearing that she would be forgotten.
"If my little sister can do it, so can I."
Hearing that Chaoxi was able to overcome "Su Zhai", Rong Yuanyou raised his hand and said firmly that as his elder brother, he could not be outdone.
"I can do it. It's just two days without meat. I've already made it through the three days of the Lantern Festival, so two days is fine too, Ayou!"
He clenched his fists and placed them on his chest, trying to cheer himself up.
The personnel were confirmed, and the whole family except Rong Baichuan would go.
Rong Baichuan's eyebrows immediately drooped, "How about... the training in the camp..."
"General." Qin Nanjing glanced at him calmly, "You are not a child anymore."
"Hmm..." Rong Baichuan pursed his lips and swallowed the word "postponement" before he could say it.
Hey! Why don’t you resign?
…
April 8th is Buddha's Birthday.
According to Buddhist legend, when the Buddha was born, nine dragons spewed perfume from their mouths and bathed his body. Therefore, Buddhists hold a Buddha bathing ceremony every year on the Buddha's birthday.
Many pilgrims will also go to Buddhist temples to worship Buddha on this day, praying for blessings and eliminating sins.
Afterwards, they went to various nearby charity points to make donations in order to create good karma for the next life.
Early in the morning, before daybreak, Qin Nanjing led people to count the food and clothing supplies that had been prepared long ago, and loaded them into the car.
At the same time, the others also got up one after another.
Even Rong Chaoxi, who always liked to stay in bed, had opened her eyes and was counting the star ornaments on the top of the bed, waiting for someone to come and dress her.
Today happens to be the summer solstice, and the weather has become much warmer. The little guy took off his thick cotton jacket and put on light clothes.
Because of the simplicity of the Buddhist temple, she gave up her usual red dresses.
She was dressed in a turquoise chest-length skirt and a pepper-colored undershirt, which complemented the forest with both dead leaves and new branches.
The little girl had two buns on her head and wore a small bell, which jingled as she walked.
When he arrived at the front yard, Rong Chaoxi heard a jingle sound louder than his own, and immediately felt competitive.
The little head was shaking desperately, and even though he was dizzy, the noise was no louder than the sound made by Yinmu shaking a few times.
"Hmph!" Rong Chaoxi clasped her hands together, pouted, and looked unhappy, "Atong is so bad!"
Yinmu curled his lips in grievance. He didn't do anything.
Why did the little guy suddenly get angry?
Seeing this, Yintong hurriedly took off some of her silver bell collar and bell headdress and gave them to Chaoxi.
"Don't be angry, Xiao Chaoxi. Here's Sister Atong's bell for you." She said with a smile.
During these days of getting along, Yintong has gone from being at a loss when facing Chaoxi at the beginning to being able to completely control the little guy's emotions.
As long as there is food and fun, everything is fine.
Rong Chaoxi shook his head gently, and a clear and pleasant voice sounded.
The little guy grinned and kissed Yintong on the cheek, "Atongmu is the best."
Well...it's really easy to coax.
All the necessary arrangements for going to Wanfo Temple have been made.
Qin Nanjing asked everyone to get in the car.
After the carriage left Kyoto City, you could see many carriages heading towards the Ten Thousand Buddhas Temple.
These carriages are either luxurious or simple and exquisite, and of various styles, but without exception, they are all followed by a cart of food and cooking utensils.
Everyone drove on the avenue in an orderly manner.
With the rhythmic rocking, Rong Chaoxi nestled in Guo Lai's soft embrace and fell asleep.
…
After driving for most of the day, when the sun began to set, the carriage stopped at the foot of the Wanfo Temple and everyone had to walk up the mountain.
Food and other items are stored in a warehouse at the foot of the mountain and are guarded by dedicated personnel.
The incense at Wanfo Temple is effective and attracts many pilgrims. Today is the "Buddha Bathing Day" and people go up the mountain to ask for water for bathing the Buddha and seek the Buddha's blessing.
Rong Chaoxi continued to sleep on Guo Lai's back.
When the people going up the mountain saw such a big bear, they were a little scared and tried to avoid it, which made the way up the mountain much quieter for the Rong family.
The little monk was already waiting at the side door. He was slightly startled when he saw the big bear. He remembered that the letter from the Kyoto State Defense General's Mansion mentioned that they would bring their family pets with them.
Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a bear.
The young monk quickly adjusted himself and led everyone to the dormitory.
After putting their luggage and belongings away, the group followed the young monk to the main hall to watch the "Buddha Bathing Ceremony".
The square was crowded with people, and at first glance it was all heads. Only the golden Buddha statue in the middle could be identified.
Rong Chaoxi rode on the shoulders of guard Lin San.
Sitting high up with a wide field of vision, she could immediately see Mrs. Hou and Mrs. Hu trying to squeeze forward in the crowd.
Seeing how hard they were working, Rong Chaoxi decided to help them.
The little guy looked around and saw that no one was paying attention to him.
So, she bent three fingers, put two of them together at the center of her eyebrows, and then gently swung them out.
A breeze brushed past the heads of the crowded crowd and rushed forward.
The next moment, the old lady and Mrs. Hu violently and uncontrollably pushed away the people blocking their way and rushed towards the center.
"Hey hey hey...don't push, don't push..."
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