In Journey to the West, it is Guanyin Bodhisattva (Avalokiteśvara) who inspires Tang Sanzang (the Monk Tang or Tripitaka) to embark on the scripture-seeking pilgrimage.
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[Journey to the West] Becoming a Monk
In the novel Journey to the West, the origin story of Tang Sanzang (the Monk Tang) is a dramatic tale of love, violence, revenge, and ambition.
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