The first to fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year is the Chinese New Year. In the history of Buddhism, it is also a very special festival. Because more than 2,500 years ago, the Buddha showed various miraculous changes during these fifteen days and subdued the six heretic masters and their disciples.

By the way, how did the Buddha tame them? At that time, King Nisha who was in the Bamboo Garden of Rajagaha had already achieved the first enlightenment. His faith in the Buddha was very strong and he always made four wonderful offerings to the Buddha and the Sangha. King Yaosha had a younger brother who believed in the Sixth Master of Hereticism. In order to save him, King Weisha ordered him to hold a banquet to worship Buddha. The king's brother reluctantly held a banquet to worship the Buddha, but at the same time, he also invited his master to the banquet. When it was time for the banquet, the king's brother first invited the six heretic masters to serve as masters, and then sent people to invite the Buddha and the monks to serve.

When the Buddha arrived at the banquet, the six heretic masters were already at the top, and the Buddha and the monks could only sit in the second place. At this time, the Buddha used his miraculous power to cause the six heretic masters to suddenly change their seats. This happened three times, and finally the six masters had to give up their seats. Then when offering food, the Buddha always asked Brother Wang to offer food to his six heretic masters first. But whenever the Sixth Division wanted to eat the food, the food flew into the air and could not be eaten. When the Sixth Division wanted to wash his hands, the kettle closed by itself.

After offering food, Brother Wang invited the Buddha to speak the Dharma. The Buddha said that the king's brother should ask the six heretic masters to preach the sermon, but the six masters could not open their mouths and could not make a sound. At this time, the six masters raised their fingers and pointed at the Buddha. The Buddha then responded and the king's brother was purified on the spot. Dharma Eye, many people present also immediately realized the fruition, lived in the place of no retreat, believed in the Three Jewels, and developed disdain for the Six Masters.

After encountering this series of embarrassing scenes, the Sixth Master left angrily and lived in seclusion in the mountains, practicing various magic arts. After completing the practice, the six masters came to King Weisha and asked him to prepare a competition field for them to compete with the Buddha. After hearing this, King Mingsha couldn't help feeling amused and replied: "Don't be so stupid. The Buddha's merits are incredible. How can you compare with him? Isn't this like a firefly trying to compare itself with the sun and overestimating its abilities?" "The Sixth Master said confidently: "You will know who is better after we compete."

King Nasha had no choice but to go to the Buddha's residence and report to the Buddha: " The Sixth Master has repeatedly stated that he wants to compete with you in his magical transformation skills. Although I have repeatedly scolded them, they have not listened. Please show mercy to the Buddha and tame them." The Buddha replied, "I know the right time to tame them. When is it?" King Nasha thought that the Buddha had promised to show a miracle, so he ordered his officials to decorate the arena. As a result, necklaces and flags were hung everywhere, and everyone was looking forward to an incredible transformation.

When the day of the competition arrived, the Buddha led the monks to leave the country of King Nisha and go to Vaishali. After the Sixth Master learned the news of the Buddha's departure, he proudly announced: "Qutan did not dare to compete with me, so he fled." After that, they chased Vaishali, and King Nasha also led 1.4 billion people to follow. And go.

When they arrived at Kosuimi, the six masters went to pay a visit to King Utem and reiterated their intention to compete with the Buddha. In this way, the Buddha successively traveled far away from Kosami, Yueji Kingdom, Teshili Kingdom, Paranai, Kapilavastu Kingdom, and finally arrived at Sravasti Kingdom. During this period, the Sixth Division also spread the idea of ??competing with the Buddha everywhere, and the subjects of each country followed behind in order to feast their eyes on it. Therefore, when they arrived at Savatthi, kings and subjects from eight countries were present, and several people gathered together. billion people.

When the Six Masters expressed their intention to compete with the Buddha to King Pasenadi, King Pasenadi felt very funny and said: "The Buddha's magical transformation is incredible. How can you, ordinary people, compare with the Buddha?" ” But the Six Masters came with great force, so King Pasenadi conveyed the wishes of the Six Masters to the Buddha and asked the Buddha to be merciful and tame them. The Buddha also replied: "I know when is the right time to tame them." King Pasenadi then prepared a meeting place for them with lights and colorful decorations.

On the first day of the twelfth lunar month, the Buddha really arrived at the arena. Early in the morning, King Pasenadi offered willow branches to the Buddha. After the Buddha chewed the willow branches, he threw them to the ground. The poplar branches grew everywhere, with leaves as lush as clouds and as high as Five hundred yojanas, it is as big as a wheel and bears various fruits, as big as a five-cup vase. Its roots, branches and leaves reflect the color of the seven treasures. It is brilliant and brilliant, and the light is dazzling, covering the brilliance of the sun and the moon. The fragrance of the fruit overflowed, and everyone who heard it was delighted. The branches and leaves and the wind emitted the harmonious sound of Dharma, and everyone who heard it was satisfied. All the people attending the meeting saw this scene and all aroused respect and faith. The Buddha then responded to the opportunity to preach and attained fruition on the spot. Countless people are born in heaven.