This epic saga chronicles the arduous pilgrimage of a monk and his supernatural disciples in pursuit of sacred Buddhist scriptures. Their journey is fraught with demonic encounters, magical tribulations, and spiritual trials that test their faith and resolve. The narrative celebrates the power of perseverance, teamwork, and enlightenment in the face of unimaginable challenges. It remains a timeless tale of spiritual growth and the ultimate triumph of good over adversity.
Written in the sixteenth century, this book tells the story of the fourteen- year pilgrimage of the monk Xuanzang, one of China's most famous religious heroes, and his four supernatural disciples, in search of Buddhist scriptures.
Written in the sixteenth century, this book tells the story of the fourteen- year pilgrimage of the monk Xuanzang, one of China's most famous religious heroes, and his four supernatural disciples, in search of Buddhist scriptures.
The Journey to the West, volume 4, comprises the last twenty-five chapters of Anthony C. Yu's four-volume translation of Hsi-yu Chi, one of the most beloved classics of Chinese literature. The fantastic tale recounts the sixteen-year pilgrimage of the monk Hsüan-tsang (596-664), one of China's most illustrious religious heroes, who journeyed to India with four animal disciples in quest of Buddhist scriptures. For nearly a thousand years, his exploits were celebrated and embellished in various accounts, culminating in the hundred-chapter Journey to the West, which combines religious allegory with romance, fantasy, humor, and satire.
Written in the sixteenth century, this book tells the story of the fourteen- year pilgrimage of the monk Xuanzang, one of China's most famous religious heroes, and his four supernatural disciples, in search of Buddhist scriptures.