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The life of Xuanzang, a pivotal figure in East Asian Buddhism, is transformed into legend through tales of his pilgrimage from China to India and his monumental translations of Buddhist texts. These stories depict him not just as a scholar but as a magical monk journeying between realms, facing demons and aided by quirky companions. This exploration delves into the mythic narratives surrounding Xuanzang from the eleventh century to today, revealing how his legacy has inspired rituals and performances, culminating in the renowned novel Journey to the West.
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Embodying Xuanzang, Benjamin Brose
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- Année de publication
- 2023
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- Titre
- Embodying Xuanzang
- Sous-titre
- The Postmortem Travels of a Buddhist Pilgrim
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Benjamin Brose
- Éditeur
- Rlpg/Galleys
- Publié
- 2023
- Format
- rigide
- Pages
- 236
- ISBN13
- 9780824894900
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Nonfiction, Cartes et voyages, Géographie & Topographie
- Description
- The life of Xuanzang, a pivotal figure in East Asian Buddhism, is transformed into legend through tales of his pilgrimage from China to India and his monumental translations of Buddhist texts. These stories depict him not just as a scholar but as a magical monk journeying between realms, facing demons and aided by quirky companions. This exploration delves into the mythic narratives surrounding Xuanzang from the eleventh century to today, revealing how his legacy has inspired rituals and performances, culminating in the renowned novel Journey to the West.