All things are impermanent, all phenomena are without self, Nirvana is peace.
These three seals are the most fundamental seals used in later Buddhist traditions, and they are also the basis for distinguishing between true and false Buddhas.
After Indra formed the three mudras, a halo of Buddha light enveloped him, manifesting boundless supernatural powers. The eyes of the Guide and the Cundi Master flashed with wisdom, and countless inspirations suddenly burst forth...
Indra sat cross-legged on a golden lotus platform, his hands forming the Nirvana Mudra, his entire body enveloped in Buddhist light, illuminating the entire Mount Sumeru.
He exuded a wondrous aura, serene and peaceful, quiet and eternal.
Jieyin and Zhunti exchanged a glance and made up their minds together.
Regardless of whose incarnation this person is, given his Buddhist cultivation, we absolutely cannot allow him to leave easily.
Otherwise, if this person were to establish a religion based on his own Buddhist teachings in the future, their Western lineage would likely be in serious trouble.
After all, the Three Seals of Buddhism already encompass the most fundamental aspects of the Western tradition.
"Fellow Daoists, what do you think of my Dao?"
Indra made a mudra with his hands, surrounded by auspicious light, and his face was full of compassion.
"Wonderful!"
The Daoist Zhunti's expression was inscrutable, but he still praised him.
Suddenly, the Guide Daoist spoke up: "Fellow Daoist, there is a lotus-fruited Buddha of yours on my Mount Sumeru. I wonder if you would be willing to condescend to join my brother and me in comprehending the Great Dao?"
Upon hearing these words from the Guide, the expression on the face of the Zhunti Daoist immediately softened.
Since the Buddhist teachings that Indra has just comprehended pose a great threat to their Western lineage, and considering that it is not advisable to kill the one in the Heavenly Court, the best solution is to bring him into the Western lineage.
The guide's choice was correct; he not only wouldn't object, but would actually be happy to see it happen.
Whether it will succeed or not depends on whether Indra agrees or not...
Indra pondered for a moment.
With these three fundamental seals, he is capable of establishing a Theravada Buddhist sect in his region, and in the future, he may very well be able to compete with these two for the position of orthodox Buddhist leader.
However, this would inevitably lead to constant conflict between him and the Mount Sumeru lineage.
Even if they manage to defeat the Mahayana through Hinayana, these two will be immortal saints in the future. How could they accept defeat? One day they will surely launch a counterattack and seek revenge.
Thus, the conflict between the two factions will inevitably continue indefinitely, with constant internal strife.
If Buddhism were the only religion in the prehistoric world, he wouldn't be afraid of the endless fighting.
However, in the future, in addition to Buddhism, there will be the three major sects of Taoism, plus the fact that the Venerable One himself will also establish a great sect, and even the demonic path is eyeing us covetously.
If Buddhism were to continue its conflict with the Western tradition, wouldn't that benefit those foreign religions?
Therefore, after careful consideration, he accepted the invitation to be guided.
"Very well! We will do as you request, fellow Daoist!"
After Indra dispersed the Dharma seal, he smiled and agreed.
When he made the promise, the fortune of the Western lineage suddenly surged.
In the long river of destiny, Mount Sumeru, which represented the fortune of the Western lineage, began to grow wildly until it slowly stopped after increasing its height by one-third.
When Jieyin and Zhunti sensed this change, they were overjoyed. They never expected that by simply introducing one person, the fortune of their Western lineage would increase by more than 30%.
Over the years, the disciples have descended the mountain to spread the Dharma, adding much fortune and merit to the Western lineage. However, all of this is still less than the fortune that Indra brought to the Western lineage after agreeing to join Mount Sumeru.
The two venerable ones originally thought that inviting Indra to join the Western lineage would take away much of their good fortune and merit.
But to their surprise, they were still wrong.
They may share some of their fortune with Indra, but the Western lineage will gain even more fortune.
This decision not only didn't result in a loss for them, but actually made them a profit...
Indra sat on the lotus platform, his aura and merits gathering around him, and the Buddha's light around him became even more intense, gradually transforming into a golden ocean that enveloped the entire Mount Sumeru.
A golden auspicious cloud rose overhead, its light entirely condensed from Buddha's light.
Above the auspicious clouds hung a golden relic, radiating boundless auspicious light and illuminating the entire western sky.
Where the auspicious light shone, all evil spirits retreated, and the malevolent energy vanished without a trace...
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Chaos, Purple Cloud Palace.
As Hongjun Laozu was comprehending the method of merging with the Dao, he sensed the change in the fortune of the Western lineage and couldn't help but sigh softly.
They knew that the Xuanmen's greatest enemy had become even stronger in the future.
However, he did not make a move.
The rise of the Western lineage and later Buddhism was predetermined by the will of Heaven, and even a sage could not change it.
If Heaven wants to evolve to an immeasurable number of eons, it cannot allow the Xuanmen sect to dominate forever.
In the future, even without the Western lineage or the demonic path, other sects will rise and compete with his Xuanmen.
Therefore, even if he were to completely suppress the Western lineage now, the Xuanmen sect could not remain the protagonist of the prehistoric world forever.
Moreover, unless he can completely wipe out the Western lineage now.
Otherwise, under the operation of the Heavenly Dao, the more severely he suppresses the Western lineage now, the stronger the rebound force that the Western lineage will unleash in the future, and the greater the harm it will cause to the Xuanmen.
Moreover, his future goal is to merge with the Dao. If he succeeds in merging with the Dao, the Heavenly Dao will be him, and he will also be the Heavenly Dao.
At that time, in his mind, there would be no difference between the Xuanmen sect and the Western sect.
After all, they are all sects under the Heavenly Dao and are subject to his jurisdiction.
When the Xuanmen (Taoist sect) and the Western lineage clash, the Heavenly Dao will inevitably evolve into countless possibilities, which will greatly benefit his cultivation.
Based on the reasons above.
Sensing that the Western lineage's fortunes were greatly increasing and showing signs of surpassing the Xuanmen, the Grandmaster Hongjun merely sighed, then withdrew his attention and continued to comprehend the mysteries of the Heavenly Dao...
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Shouyang Mountain.
Taiqing Daoist also sensed the change in the fortune of the Western lineage.
He is the senior disciple of the Xuanmen sect and the future leader of the Xuanmen sect.
Naturally, we cannot turn a blind eye like Hongjun Laozu.
But at this moment, he hadn't figured out how to make a move.
After all, as the number one person below the sage, he was bound to gain something after making a move.
Therefore, having regained his composure, he began to ponder how to make his move in the future...
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Kunlun Mountains.
Yuanshi Daoist only sensed it for a moment before withdrawing his attention.
Although the Western lineage has greatly increased its fortune at this time, overall, it is still far from being able to challenge the Xuanmen.
At the very least, let their Western lineage produce a sage first.
Besides, he has a senior brother above him.
It seems that Senior Brother Taiqing Daoist has his own plans for this matter.
If he needs to take action, the Taoist Master Taiqing will naturally come and explain the situation to him...
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As for the Taoist Tongtian on Jin'ao Island in the East China Sea...
His thoughts were similar to those of the Primordial Daoist.
Within the Xuanmen sect, with two elder brothers in charge, he didn't need to take action at all.
Moreover, given his personality and temperament, he would only think about developing and expanding the Xuanmen Biyou Palace lineage, so as to face the challenges from the West head-on.
It is impossible to suppress the West simply because it poses a threat...
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