The REAL Journey to the West

Discover the incredible true story of Xuanzang, the legendary Chinese monk whose epic pilgrimage inspired the classic tale Journey to the West and the new video game Black Myth: Wukong. In this video, we explore Xuanzang's daring journey across the Silk Road to India in search of Buddhist scriptures, his encounters with ancient civilizations, and the profound impact of his travels on both Eastern and Western cultures. From treacherous deserts to majestic mountains, Xuanzang's real-life adventures are as thrilling as the mythological journey depicted in Journey to the West.
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Filip Holm
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Sources/Recomended Reading:
Brose, Benjamin (2021). "Xuanzang: China's Legendary Pilgrim and Translator". Shambhala Publications.
Westerhoff, Jan (2009). "Nagarjuna's Madhyamaka: A Philosophical Introduction". Oxford University Press.
Wriggins, Sally Hovey (1996). "Xuanzang: A Buddhist Pilgrim On The Silk Road". Routledge.
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