The original story of Buddhism tells the story of countless reincarnations of Sakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, in his past lives. According to the Buddhist doctrine of immortality of the soul, karma and reincarnation, Buddhists believe that a saint like Sakyamuni can only practice Buddhism after countless reincarnations of kindness, selfless dedication and hardships before becoming a Buddha. Most of these stories about Sakyamuni are based on the beautiful myths, fairy tales and folk stories of ancient India and Southeast Asian countries. In order to make Sakyamuni sacred and great, Buddhists preached that Sakyamuni's previous life was a king, prince, sage, good god, heaven and man, or various incarnations of deer king, monkey king, elephant king and lion king in animals. Buddhists attached these beautiful stories to Sakyamuni's previous life.
Nine-colored deer sacrificed themselves to save Bunsen
This story is painted on the west wall of Cave 257, which is the most perfect comic-book Bunsen story painting in Mogao Grottoes. The picture starts from two ends and ends in the middle
Nine-color deer; It is necessary to cut meat to help parents; The corpse king cut the meat to save the pigeon; The quick-eyed king gives people with his eyes; Shami committed suicide by observing precepts; Prince Sudanah gives an image; Prince Sajana gave his life to feed the tiger; Five hundred robbers became buddhas.
long, long ago, there was a deer with nine colors on the banks of the Ganges River, with beautiful water plants. Its sparkling bright coat color, beautiful antlers as white as snow, and kind heart are admired and admired by all its companions. It and its friend crow take care of each other, care for each other and are inseparable. They are enjoying the rich food given by nature in this beautiful and quiet little territory; Play carefree and enjoy the beautiful scenery endowed by nature.
One day, Jiuse deer is taking a leisurely walk by the Henghe River. Suddenly, an urgent and miserable cry for help came from the river: "Help! Somebody help me!" A person is being swept down by the surging waves. Violent waves sometimes submerged him in the water, and sometimes pushed him to the top of the wave. The situation was very critical. Seeing this scene, the kind-hearted nine-color deer jumped into the river and swam to the drowning person, regardless of the danger that the bad waves might devour him. Nature is not always so calm, peaceful and kind. It clings to the people it wants to devour. It doesn't allow Jiuse deer to rescue people who fall into the water. It is angry and waves after waves pounce on Jiuse deer. Seeing that the nine-color deer was about to approach the drowning man, a row of evil waves rushed it to the shallows again. However, the brave and kind-hearted nine-color deer are not discouraged, and they stubbornly attack the roaring river again and again. If you fail, come again; I was pushed back, swam back, and finally rescued the drowning man. The man who fell into the water in shock was named Tiaoda. He was glad of his rebirth. While kowtowing to the deer who saved himself from danger, he kept saying grateful words to the deer: "Dear benefactor, I am grateful for your kindness in rebirth. I swear to God, I ask you to allow me to be your slave, so that you will have no shortage of aquatic plants and will not be hurt. I will find the most beautiful jewels for you to decorate on your beautiful body, and you will become the richest and most beautiful deer king in the world. " "No, that's not necessary." The nine-color deer said kindly, "Poor Tiada, I appreciate your affection and sincere love. I don't need any beautiful decoration. I will protect and decorate my body with nine colors given by my parents. Go home quickly! Your family is waiting for you anxiously, so you can't let them miss you! " "Dear savior, how noble and kind you are, and your noble character of not asking for compensation will always be remembered in my heart." Diaoda bowed his head and said devoutly, "But I am not a person who knows how to repay kindness. I ask you to give me this chance to repay kindness again!" These words full of noble feelings also touched Jiuse Deer, and strengthened Jiuse Deer's determination to urge Diaoda to go home. "Go! Dear Tiada. I like living alone. Without you, I can play freely and freely. I don't want to have a slave and give up my free life. I thank you for your kindness, and I will never forget your sincere feelings for me. I just hope you won't reveal my whereabouts to anyone. " At the urging of Jiuse Deer, Diaoda swore, "What a benefactor! Please rest assured. If I'm treacherous, let me be covered with rotten sores and stink in my mouth. " Say that finish, bid farewell to the nine-color deer and embark on the way home.
The princess of the king of this country is charming and deeply loved by the king, but she is a greedy and wicked woman at heart. One day, she dreamed of this nine-color deer with nine kinds of fur and beautiful white head. After she woke up, her heart was filled with infinite regret that she could not possess the nine-color deer in her dream: "I am a noble princess, so why doesn't such a beautiful deer belong to me!" I want to use that splendid and beautiful fur as my mattress, and only my fair and delicate skin and distinguished status are eligible for this enjoyment; I want to use the pure white antlers as my dust handle. Only these antlers deserve my beautiful and delicate face and graceful figure. It should belong to me, it should exist for me, and I must get it! " A greedy desire filled the princess's sinful heart. She was jealous and couldn't wait to get the deer at once. She didn't get up and hummed, "Dear Your Majesty, my heart is full of beautiful hope. I hope to get the nine-color deer I saw in my dream. Although you are skillful with your bow and arrow, even though you are the head of a country and have a great reputation in the world, all you hunt are vulgar, ugly and unpleasant beasts. Can't you find the nine-color deer in my dream for me? I will use its skin as my mattress, and I will use its horns as my handle. Your Majesty, my dear husband, when I put on its fur and hold its antlers, you will believe that your wife will be the most beautiful and gentle woman in the world. I beg you, promise me! I can't get up to decorate for you, I will languish, and if you refuse my request, I will die of heartbreak. " She sat on the bed, with tears in her eyes, hooked the king's neck with her hands, and played with all kinds of coquetry and stupidity of beautiful women. At the same time, it is threatening and tempting endlessly. The king relented: "Ah! Beautiful lady, get up! I am the supreme of a country, and everything in the country belongs to me. I will offer the nine-color deer at your feet and decorate my beautiful princess with it. "
In the magnificent palace, the king sat on the throne with dignity, and issued an order: "If anyone can present a deer with nine colors of fur and horns as white as snow, or report the whereabouts of the deer, I will give it as a gift with half of the land, and I will also fill a big silver bowl with golden beans, and fill it with silver beans as a reward.
The king's order to reward the hunting of nine-color deer soon spread all over the country. People were whispering, "What, did the king faint? For a deer ... ""It's that enchanting woman again, what do you want ... "However, when they saw the samurai with axes and cymbals coming, they all walked away in silence. A look and a small gesture all reflect people's dissatisfaction with this absurd order. "Tunda was sandwiched between people, watching the orders." Nine-colored deer, "he thought to himself," only I know its whereabouts, so life-long wealth fell from the sky! Hmm! It is a good deer, but a good deer is still an animal after all. What is an animal? Doesn't it exist for people to enjoy and hunt? If I get it, I can get the wealth and status that people all over the country envy, which is the same as the hunter hunting tigers and leopards for food and clothing. Why not? What's enough to condemn the life or death of an animal? "He thought, absorbed in thinking, as if a bowl full of gold and silver was dancing on the notice, shining with attractive light, and the huge fief, beautiful palace and jinyi cuisine all gave off fascinating temptations. He seems to feel that all the bright prospects are before his eyes. A golden avenue leading to honour and luxury is in front of him, and the red carpet has been laid from his feet to the gate of the palace. " Ah! "He couldn't help crying. He soon realized that he had lost his voice, quickly stopped the uncontrollable joy and secretly looked at the people around him with his eyes. Fortunately, no one paid attention to him, and he was relieved that an attractive secret was still hidden in his heart and had not been stolen by others.
"hmm! Hee hee! Your honor, samurai. Hmm! This deer ... "Tunda stooped timidly and muttered to the warrior." Hmm! What, what, you know what? Say it. "The tall warrior roared loudly, as if every piece of copper in his stirrup armor was yelling loudly. Tuned up to never dare to go near them, today is the first time so close to listen to their yelling loudly, he was afraid, and his voice trembled, "yes, I don't know ...! I know. "He said timidly and incoherently. Then he bowed and followed the samurai towards the palace. Behind his back, from time to time, some ugly words flew into his ears, "Ah! It's a thief's tune ... ""It turned out to be a bum's tune ... "But he has been guided into the palace by the samurai, and all the reproach words are blocked by the high walls and deep courtyards of the palace.
"Do you know where Jiuse deer is? "A loud voice came down from the throne. It seems that like the voice of the gods, there are bursts of echoes in the huge vault. Tiada's leg was shaking, and it was out of control. Butong knelt down and said, "I, I ... know. ""Ah ... don't be afraid, tell me, loyal subjects, where is it? "The king's pleasant tone lightened the pressure in his heart.
"Well ... this, this ..."
"Don't be nervous. Take your time. I know the loyalty of my subjects best. "
under the lure of the king, Dida gradually recovered his original sanity." Your majesty, loyal subjects are willing to help you. I have seen the beautiful nine-color deer with my own eyes. It is really unique in the world. It is very beautiful. Its dazzling coat color and flawless white horns are really be in heaven. Hmm! I am the only one in the world who knows where it is. If I can get it, I will be envied by princes and empresses of all countries. Of course, I'm not greedy for money and fiefs. You know, my wise Lord, I'm here to be loyal to your majesty. Naturally, I'll be very grateful for the gift you said ... "
"! Tunda, the king's words will not change. "The king understood the meaning of Tiada." As long as I get this beautiful deer, I will never break my word. I will give you half the country and a bowl of gold and silver in full. Don't worry! "
The greedy heart jumped out with joy:" Your Majesty, who is kind and loves the people, you are really the savior of his people, and I will be loyal to you. You will get this deer, just as I will get the fief and gold and silver. "However, when he thought of Jiuse Deer fighting against evil waves to save his great power, he said," Mighty Majesty, the subjects have no intention of not believing in your power at all, but this is an extraordinary deer. It has great power, and it is difficult to capture without many knives, axes, soldiers and arrows. May your majesty bring more troops to hunt with him. "
So, the king led a large number of warriors who were good at shooting and fighting, followed him out of Miyagi and headed for the Henghe River where Jiuse deer was located.
On the banks of the Henghe River, the spring is bright and the fragrant fruits are ripe. Sleeping nine-color deer came to the vast Yuan Ye in a dream. The tender grass gives off a strong fragrance, and red flowers are dotted among the bushes, which is a peaceful scene. It jumps and sings freely.
However, the chaotic and frequent pounding of hooves disturbed the peace on the banks of the Henghe River. The crow woke up in the branches, looked at the approaching king and army, and shouted, "Wake up! Jiuse deer, wake up! Guowu is coming to get you. "But Jiuse deer is still sleeping in a dream. The crow jumped on the head of the nine-color deer and cried, "Wake up, wake up, the king has …" The warriors approached step by step. Nine-colored deer suddenly woke up with a start. Looking around, it was surrounded by many things. The warriors drew their bows and arrows, raised their swords and axes, and raised their knives. At this critical moment, Jiuse deer suddenly jumped in front of the king and said, "Please slow down, I have something to tell you. ""stop! "The king stared at the calm and peaceful deer to stop the warrior, and thought to himself, it's really a unique beautiful and strange deer. Look at it, it looks so poised and speaks so calmly. It must be transformed by the gods! Then he said, "If you have something to say, go ahead! "At this moment, the deer took a step to the king's horse and said," I'm under your sword tree, and you can take my life by force at any time. However, a wise king can't kill innocent people! I have been kind to His Majesty. Why did you let me die by your sword? "The king asked strangely," We are strangers. What kind of kindness do you have for me? ""One of your majesty's subjects was caught in a raging wave, and I saved him from danger regardless of my own safety. "
" ah! There is such a thing! "
" yes. Your majesty, you shouldn't stir up trouble and kill people innocently. But how do you know where I am? Please tell me. "
The king pointed to Tiada beside the car and said," It's him. "
" ah! It's him! He is the man I saved from the water regardless of my life! He once swore to heaven that he would never expose my place! He is such a capricious and ungrateful little man! I regret that my kindness covered my wise heart and didn't see this sinister and greedy bad guy. He betrayed me who saved his life. The gratitude and praise he decorated with those beautiful words were all to cover up his ugly soul! He used those superficial sincerity to cover up the filth of his soul. I regret that I saved this despicable person who sold his soul. "
The impassioned presentation of Jiuse Deer deeply touched all the people present, and everyone's angry and disgusted eyes shot at the ambiguous tone. Tiaoda was sweating under the accusation of Jiuse Deer's best decission, ashamed, and had nothing to defend himself. At this time, his body was covered with festering sores, dirty pus and blood flowed out of the sores, and his mouth smelled foul. From then on, people spit on him and avoided him like a plague.
The king was very ashamed and angrily rebuked Tunda, saying, "You are a little man who bites the hand that feeds him, is treacherous and ungrateful. You will live alone forever, despised and reviled by people. "
Finally, the king ordered the whole country:" No one is allowed to hurt Jiuse deer in the future, so that this kind animal can live freely and happily in the wild forest of Yuan Ye. Those who disobey orders will be put to death. "Jiuse deer was saved, and it was free again!
The princess's greed failed. She was ashamed and hated, and finally she was angry alive.