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[Journey to the West] Return to China

The novel Journey to the West concludes its legend with a triumphant homecoming, sparing little detail on the return journey.
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April 22, 2025
[Journey to the West] Sworn Brotherhood with a King

Xuanzang was about to leave the desert and enter an oasis. Ahead awaited the 36 Western kingdoms. How would these distant lands, far removed from Chinese civilization, receive a monk from the Tang Empire?
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April 22, 2025
[Journey to the West] The Stowaway

In the novel, the monk and the emperor swore brotherhood in the palace, and the Tang Monk, accompanied by his horse, set off westward.
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April 22, 2025
The hidden purpose of the Pilgrimage to the West

On the surface, the stated goal of the westward journey to retrieve Buddhist scriptures is to fulfill Emperor Taizong of Tang’s desire for Mahayana teachings to “save lost souls” and redeem his own karmic debts.
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April 19, 2025
Harmonious Fusion of the Religions in Journey to the West

Journey to the West masterfully integrates China’s three major traditions or religions—Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism—into a cohesive narrative, creating a rich cultural tapestry and unique philosophical-religious foundation.
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April 9, 2025