Was the Kunlun Mountain in the Classic of Mountains and Seas the Kunlun Mountain of today?The "Kunlun Mountains" in the Classic of Mountains and Seas did not refer to the modern Kunlun Mountains but to a mountain system in ancient Chinese legends, which was usually considered a symbol related to the sky and immortals in Chinese mythology. The Kunlun Mountains had indeed been discovered in modern Chinese archaeology, but it was not directly related to the Kunlun Mountains described in the Classic of Mountains and Seas.
Who was the Tang Sanzang in history? What was the story of Tang Sanzang based on?In history, Tang Sanzang was a monk from the Tang Dynasty. His common name was Xuanzang, and his Dharma name was Xuanzang. He was a famous Buddhist scholar and translator. He was born in 602 and died in 664. He was one of the famous eminent monks of the Tang Dynasty and was known as the "Buddhist Master".
The novel was usually based on the deeds of Tang Sanzang. Because Tang Sanzang was the translator of the Buddhist classic Maha Nirvana Sutra, he was also a knowledgeable and benevolent monk. Therefore, some dramatic and legendary stories usually happened to him.
The story of Tang Sanzang's Buddhist scriptures was also one of the most famous legends in Chinese literature. He led his three disciples, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Monk Sand, through 81 difficulties to India to obtain the scriptures and finally successfully brought back the Maha Nirvana Sutra. This story has been passed down to this day and has become one of the classics in Chinese literature and Buddhist culture.
Where did Tang Sanzang in Journey to the West go?In the novel Journey to the West, Tang Sanzang's journey to obtain Buddhist scriptures mainly passed through the following places:
1 Chang 'an City (present-day Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province): This was the capital of the Tang Dynasty and the starting point of Tang Sanzang's Buddhist scriptures.
2. India's Derry City: One of the main destinations of Tang Sanzang's Buddhist scriptures. He once communicated with the Indian King here and received some enlightenment from Buddhist culture.
3 Nepal: Tang Sanzang also passed through Nepal on his way to the Buddhist scriptures. He had received the reception and friendly treatment of the Nepal King there.
4 Pakistan: Tang Sanzang also passed through Pakistan on his way to learn Buddhist scriptures. He had communicated with the local people and received some enlightenment from the local Buddhist culture.
5. Bengal: Tang Sanzang also passed through Bengal on his way to obtain Buddhist scriptures. He had communicated with the local people and received some enlightenment from the local Buddhist culture.
6. Bhutan: Tang Sanzang also passed through Bhutan on his way to the Buddhist scriptures. He had received the reception and friendly treatment of the king of Bhutan.
7. Northern Tibetan Plateau: The northern Tibetan Plateau that Tang Sanzang passed through on his way to the Buddhist scriptures, including Xigaze, Tibet and other places, the harsh natural environment here was also one of the important difficulties for Tang Sanzang to learn the Buddhist scriptures.
What was different about Tang Sanzang in the novel compared to the real Tang Sanzang?The most obvious difference between the Tang Sanzang in the novel and the real Tang Sanzang was their personality and behavior. In the novel, Tang Sanzang was no longer a cowardly, incompetent, and submissive person. Instead, he was brave, determined, and even had the aura of a demon. He could defeat all kinds of demons and ghosts and obtain victory on the road to learning. In addition, Tang Sanzang in the novel could use all kinds of immortal techniques and had an invincible immortal cultivation system. He was a powerful existence. In contrast, the real Tang Sanzang was a devout monk who believed in Buddhism. It was said that he had gone through 81 difficulties in the Western Heaven to obtain the true scriptures.
Appreciation of Niannu Jiao Kunlun MountainNiannujiao·Kunlun is a poem written by the Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai. The following is an appreciation of it:
The title of this poem was "Nian Nujiao·Kunlun", which indicated that the theme was "Nujiao"(that is, missing someone or something). In the poem,"Kunlun" referred to distant or distant scenery to express the poet's longing for the distance.
The first half of the poem mainly described the magnificent scenery of Kunlun Mountain, showing the poet's yearning and nostalgia for the beautiful scenery in the distance. In the poem, the words "high mountain","flying stream","white snow" and so on were used to describe the natural scenery of Kunlun Mountain, creating a mysterious and magnificent atmosphere.
The second half of the poem expressed the poet's longing for someone or something by writing about his nostalgia. Words like "hometown" and "horizon" implied the poet's faraway place, while also expressing his longing for his hometown and family. Finally, the poet ended with "Nian Nujiao" to emphasize his deep feelings for the distance and longing.
The whole poem sincerely expressed the poet's deep feelings for the distance and longing, giving people a deep appeal and resonance. At the same time, the images of Kunlun Mountain in the poem also became famous landscapes in Chinese culture, with profound historical and cultural implications.
Tang Sanzang wrote a book calledI don't know what the name of the book Tang Sanzang wrote is. As a fan of online literature, my knowledge comes from a vast amount of text data rather than direct experience or observation. I couldn't browse the internet or search for information, nor could I remember information that I had never heard before. If you can provide more context or information, I will try my best to answer your questions.
Who was the monster that turned into Tang Sanzang, and what did it do in the novel?The demon who turned into Tang Sanzang was Red Boy.
Red Boy was originally a Fire-tipped Spear Demon who had transformed into Red Boy after eating Tang Sanzang's meat and went to the Western Paradise to learn Buddhist scriptures with Tang Sanzang. After Red Boy transformed into Tang Sanzang, he walked the human world as a fake monk and used various means to gain Tang Sanzang's trust so that he could control him to obtain the true scriptures. Red Boy even tried to use Tang Sanzang's kindness to deceive him and turn him into his slave. But in the end, Tang Sanzang's conscience and courage made him refuse Red Boy's request and successfully subdued Red Boy to bring him back to Tang Sanzang's side to continue his journey of obtaining scriptures.
In which novel did the male protagonist transmigrate to become Tang Sanzang?😋I recommend the following two novels to you:
1. [Journey to the West: The Avatar of the Celestial Beings]: The protagonist Chen Yi had transmigrated into Tang Sanzang and possessed the avatar system of the Celestial Beings. He could summon all kinds of characters from the Celestial Beings. Together with Qiao Feng, Sun Wukong, Nezha, and other heroes, he wandered the Journey to the West, looking for adventures and challenges on the way to obtain scriptures.
2. "The Tang Priest of the West: All Buddhas, come and help me!" Chen Wei had transmigrated into Tang Sanzang, but he found out that he was the ninth reincarnation of the Golden Cicada Master. His fate was to become the ninth skull on the skull necklace around Friar Sand's neck! Fortunately, Chen Wei could summon all the Buddhas in the heavens and transform into the other party to help resolve the crisis! He incarnated into various characters such as Ji Gong, Zen Master Baiyun, Fahai, and so on, contributing to the western paradise.
I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗
In Journey to the West, did Tang Sanzang love the king of the Kingdom of Women?In Journey to the West, Tang Sanzang never loved the king of the Kingdom of Women. In the novel, Tang Sanzang was bewitched by the king of the Kingdom of Women, which eventually led to his failure on the way to obtain the scriptures. Although Tang Sanzang was bewitched by the king of the Kingdom of Women, he did not fall in love with the king.