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Tang Seng

Tang Seng, surnamed Chen and nicknamed "Xuanzang", is honored as "master Sanzang", secular as "Tang Seng", and nicknamed "jiangliu'er". One of the protagonists in a journey to the west is Xuanzang, an eminent monk in the Tang Dynasty.

The Tang monk was the second disciple of the Tathagata Buddha, Jin chanzi, who was demoted to the lower world because he despised Buddhism. Under the guidance of Guanyin Bodhisattva, he followed the Tang Taizong's will and traveled thousands of miles to the west to seek the Sutra. On the way, he received three disciples, sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing. After 81 difficulties, he finally got the Sutra and returned to the Tang Dynasty to complete it. He was awarded the title of the Tathagata Buddha "Zhantan merit Buddha".

Role background

The prototype of Tang monk is Xuanzang of Tang Dynasty. Xuanzang, an eminent monk of Tang Dynasty, was born in Luoyang, Henan Province. When he was 13 years old, he followed his second brother to become a monk in Luoyang Pure Land Temple. In the third year of Zhenguan (629 AD), he traveled to India and brought back 520 Buddhist scriptures and 657 Buddhist scriptures.

birth

In journey to the west, the Tang monk, whose common name is Chen Yi and nickname is Jiang liu'er, is named Xuanzang and Sanzang. For the reincarnation of elder Jinchan, the second disciple of the Tathagata Buddha. He was a posthumous son. Because of his parents' miserable and strange experience, he grew up in a temple, became a monk in Jinshan Temple, and finally moved to a famous temple in Beijing to settle down and practice.

Tang monk is diligent and eager to learn, and has a high understanding. He stands out among the monks in the temple. Emperor Taizong asked him to hold a "land and water meeting" and was selected by Guanyin Bodhisattva as a Buddhist Scripture seeker to worship Emperor Taizong and go to the west to learn Buddhist scriptures.

Character image

In the novel Journey to the west, the author further depicts Tang Seng's character of perseverance and persistent pursuit, and becomes a model for many people to learn from. As a master, he is very strict with his disciples and often teaches them to "be compassionate". Although the great apprentice had extraordinary wit and high ability, after he even hurt the lives of "three people in a good family", the master couldn't take care of his feelings and drove him back to his hometown. As a monk, he did good deeds for the people and sowed the seeds of kindness for the people. As a scholar, what people admire is his strong will and persistent pursuit spirit. He is not only strict with his apprentices, but also never slack off. Don't be confused by wealth or conquered by death. His strong belief that he will never give up until he reaches his goal makes him succeed. Tang monk, the enlightenment to us is: "nothing is difficult in the world, just for fear of those who have a heart.".

Tang monk is a kind-hearted monk who is good at eating fast and chanting Buddhism. Although he did not have the ability, but he tried to eat the Tang Monk's flesh of the demons and ghosts, but eventually suffered its own consequences, falling into a disgrace. Therefore, Tang Seng is not so much a master as a leader. He cherished the world and benefited the people. He did not hesitate to travel far in order to obtain the Scriptures. He also preached Buddhism and the idea of being close to the people and respecting the king wherever he went. As for the reasons why the Tang monk has experienced many hardships, he can always save himself from danger. One is that the Tang monk is the reincarnation of Jin chanzi, with the protection of Buddha Tathagata and Guanyin Bodhisattva; the other is that the Tang Monk can lead his three disciples well, make them submit to themselves, complain about moving to Guanyin Bodhisattva or recite the hoop curse, which makes the disciples fear. Anyone who dares to commit crimes or commit crimes must be severely punished.

In the book, the Tang monk is a mortal image, with cowardice and fear of death. Because he is a mortal, he would scold the monkey king when he saw the killing. He is a man with firm faith and good heart.

Appearance characteristics

He is magnificent and dignified. The teeth are white as silver, the lips are red and the mouth is square. The top is flat, the forehead is broad, the sky is full, the eyes are beautiful, the eyebrows are clear, and the floor is long. He has two ears and a wheel. He is a talented man. He's a smart and romantic young man. He's worthy of Xiliang Yaotiao Niang.

Classic story

1. Crossing the Tianhe River

Monks and disciples came to Chenjiazhuang by the Tongtian River and learned that there was a monster inspiration king. Once a year, we have to eat boy and girl. Wukong and Bajie turned into little children and defeated monsters in order to save the suffering of the people in Chenjiazhuang. The monster uses the plan offered by the fish girl to make the summer sky full of snow and freeze the Tongtian River. Tang monk, eager to learn from the Scriptures, crossed the river on ice and sank to the bottom of the water.

2. Master and apprentice have two hearts

The monster is very happy to get the Tang monk. If you want to marry the fish girl, you should use the Tang Monk as the wedding banquet. Wukong and Bajie tried several times to rescue their master, but they could not beat the monster. They had to turn to Nanhai Guanyin. Guanyin takes the fish essence by holding the fish basket. When the master and disciples of Tang Monk set out to cross the river, the old turtle volunteered to come to carry them. He asked Tang monk to ask the Tathagata when he could turn into a human body. Tang Monk promised.

On his way to the west, Wukong killed the robber. The Tang monk was angry that he had hurt the living beings and blamed Wukong for his injustice. The four Tang monks stayed in the robber's house. At night, Wukong saw that the robber had killed his wife. He wanted to get rid of it and was afraid of the Tang monk, so he could not bear it.

Character relationship

Zhong Kui

The legend of Zhongkui and Tang Xuanzang, which has been handed down for thousands of years by Xi'an Zhongkui Culture Research Institute, national AA scenic spot, Xi'an Zhongkui hometown Happy Valley, and Zhongkui king, the inheritor of the third batch of intangible cultural heritage "Zhongnanshan Zhongkui belief folk custom" in Shaanxi Province, organized experts to collect and sort it out at the foot of Zhongnanshan mountain in Qinling Mountains "Vulgar" is an important part of intangible cultural heritage.

Textual research on the history of Zhongkui in Shenxian road and Xuanzang in Tang Dynasty: in huxianzhi written by Kangxi of Qing Dynasty, "Tianqi temple is full of incense, and Jinfeng temple is under it, where Tang monks and their party are stationed.". According to the legend, the road to the East and west of Xuanzang county was built by the master of the Republic of China.

It is said that in the 13th year of Emperor Taizong's Zhenguan reign, in order to obtain the Mahayana sutra, Emperor Taizong sought for talents all over the world. Tang Xuanzang offered himself to the emperor and said, "poor monk, I am not talented. I am willing to do my dog's and horse's work and ask for the Sutra with your majesty, hoping to keep our king forever." The king of the Tang Dynasty was overjoyed. He raised his hand and said, "master, if you can do your best, you are not afraid of the long journey. I'd like to be your brother." Xuanzang immediately gave thanks. Wang Guo of Tang Dynasty was very virtuous, so he went to the Buddhist temple and paid four respects to Xuanzang, who was known as "Royal brother Saint monk". Xuanzang couldn't thank him enough and said, "Your Majesty, how can I dare to be favored by heaven? I will die and work hard until the West. If you don't get to the west, you won't be able to go back to China, even if you die With the incense in front of the Buddha, as an oath. When Xuanzang returned to Hongfu temple, all his disciples said in one voice: "master, I've heard what people say. It's a long way to the West. There are more tigers, leopards and demons. I'm afraid I can't save my life if I have to go back. " Xuanzang said: "I have made a great vow. If I don't take the Scriptures, I will go to hell forever. Most of them were favored by Wang and had to be loyal to serve the country. Zhongnan Fuquan, Zhong Kui has the method of blessing and exorcism. You can learn it and use it. "

At night, Xuanzang passed by Baimahe and went straight to Zhongkui's hometown in Fuquan, Zhongnan. He paid a big salute to Zhongkui and said, "I'm the emperor of Tang Dynasty. I'm ordered to learn from Tianzhu. There are many demons on my way. I pray for the blessing and Exorcism of Tianshi." At the end of the ceremony, Zhong Kui was generous. After washing his hands with Fuquan water, he gave Zhong Kui a talisman, a Fuquan water and three dishes. After Zhong Kui's wine was served, Zhong Kui didn't let him drink until he was drunk. Xuanzang was stationed in Jinfeng temple.

The next morning, Emperor Taizong met Xuanzang. He first taught him to pack up his bags and horses, pass the customs, and then drank wine in a pot. Emperor Taizong raised his nobility and Xuanzang accepted the Royal wine. He said, "Your Majesty, wine is the first commandment of the monk's family. I am a poor monk and I don't know how to drink." Taizong said: "today's trip is different from other things. This is plain wine. Just drink this cup, so as to make the best of my taste. " Xuanzang didn't dare not accept it. When he received the wine, he was ready to drink it. Taizong bowed his head, picked up a pinch of dust from his finger and bounced it into the wine. Xuanzang didn't understand the meaning. Taizong said with a smile: "brother Yu, when can I go back to the west "Only in three years, he went back to shangguo," Xuanzang said Taizong said: "as time goes by, the mountain is far away, so the emperor's younger brother can enter this wine: I'd rather love my native land than ten thousand taels of gold." Xuanzang realized the meaning of twisting the earth, and then he gave thanks for drinking, and left.

Humanity is: blessing exorcism is better than ten thousand volumes of scriptures. Every evil will turn into good fortune, and death will turn into good fortune. Even if there are demons and difficulties, they can turn into nothing.

Historical achievements

At the age of 18, Tang Monk became a monk and converted to Buddhism. He often studied Buddhist classics at night. He had a high understanding of Buddhism. In his twenties, he became famous as Chinese Buddhism and was loved by Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty. Later, the Tathagata Buddha secretly chose to go to the west to get scriptures, and gave three treasures, namely, cassock, nine ring stick, and tight hoop curse. Tang monk is tall, elegant, kind-hearted, and highly accomplished in Buddhist scriptures. In the novel, he is always infatuated with the difficulty of ninety-nine eighty-one in his journey to the West. With the help of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Sha monk and Bai Longma, he finally gets back thirty-five scriptures from Leiyin temple in the West. He has made great contributions to the promotion of Buddhist education. Until the 21st century, he is still talked about with great relish and does not forget his historical achievements.

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