Chapter 930 - Wuneng (1/2)

Wuneng

“I understood now. It’s long-awaited, master,” Alyssa humbly said.

“Wait! Alyssa, my sister, is it really worth it for you to chase after it?” Alliya looked at Alyssa.

“It is not whether it is worth it or not. It’s my destiny to go. Master, can I let her read half of the Diamond Sutra?” Alyssa asked Ye Cang respectfully but he shook his head. Alyssa was disappointed and Ye Cang smiled, “I don’t mean this scripture is some secret that cannot be read by others. It’s our honor that people are willing to read it. Remember, Buddhism doesn’t reject people who are willing to join in. Allowing people to understand some lessons and surpass themselves is the meaning of its existence. Even if the others don’t like it, they might still learn something from it. Wukong, there’s no need to complicate things…”

“I understand. How I wish I can be like you, master…” Once again, Ye Cang shook his head. “You don’t have to be me. You are you. You have your own understanding and realizations. My presence and the masters’ scriptures are just references to you. We aren’t someone you have to learn from. All you have to do is to find your true self, surpass it and find your own understanding…”

Ye Cang pondered. Gosh, I almost believe what I said.

Alyssa then realized something. Even though I’ve just joined, inner peace and the realizations that I never had had dawned on me. We don’t necessarily need power to save the world but ourselves. She then handed over the precious scripture carefully to Alliya. Seeing Alyssa being so cautious, she received it carefully as well. As she finished reading, she seemed to understand what Alyssa was after and willingly joined them. “Sister, please allow me to serve the master too…”

“Master, please help her carry out tonsure…” Alyssa was glad.

Ye Cang sent the utility knife over and Alliya clearly knew what was going to happen after seeing Alyssa’s bald head. Yet, her heart and mind were opened to accept the ritual.

“Sis, this is the ritual of entering the doors of Buddhism. One must cut off the hair in order to show their determination. It also represents removing your worries, bad habits, arrogance and laziness…”

The audience was crying inside watching Ye Cang shaving off those beautiful hair. He turned two beautiful ladies bald and etched dots on their heads! He is indeed the current professional player most hated by others…

After getting all the formalities done, Alliya understood how Alyssa got herself the dot on the head. Despite the pain, she found inner peace after getting her hair removed. She no longer cared about her appearance, “Master… forgive me for asking such a reckless question, as for the second half of the Diamond Sutra, can I…”

“Sis, I knew you would think the same way as I do. I’ve also only read the first half. We can only get to read the second half if we follow our master on a pilgrimage. Master is a great monk reincarnated into this world but he has to go through some challenges to fulfill his destiny. You and I are people who have to protect him along the way. It is also a test for us.”

Ye Cang kept away the utility knife. “We can talk about the scripture later. Since you have joined in, you must have a Dharma name too. Let me think… I’ll call you Wuneng.”

“Master, I’ve understood the meaning of ‘kong’ (emptiness) but what’s the meaning of ‘neng’ (capabilities)?”

Ye Cang smiled, “Neng defines the ability to love everyone, accept everything, tolerate everything, let go of things and be one with the world.”

Alliya sat with her legs crossed and expressed her gratitude, “Thank you master, for bestowing me the word ‘neng’.”