What kind of person is the Tang Monk in "Journey to the West" in history? What did he do that would make a million people see him off when he passed away?
When the real Master Xuanzang went to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures, there were no three disciples with great supernatural powers accompanying him, and there was no white dragon horse to carry him to the west. There was only a thin horse as lonely as him, a cassock, and a A water bag and a small amount of dry food.
He chose to go to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures, not for status and fame, but to resolve the confusion in his heart and promote the true meaning of Buddhism to save all sentient beings. In the second year of Zhenguan, there was a famine in Chang'an, and the people were in dire straits. They had to find their own way to survive, so he had the opportunity to leave Chang'an.
There was no grand farewell ceremony or luxurious equipment. He left Chang'an and walked to India alone with extremely firm faith. After many years, the hardships and hardships on the road have not weakened his faith. He has never thought of giving up, and his determination is unparalleled.
finally arrived in India after many difficulties and dangers. He eagerly began to study various Buddhist works, and was considered the best international student at that time.
He then visited more than ten countries around India, wrote scriptures, and debated with Buddhist masters from various places. His unique and sharp insights won praise from everyone, and he became famous.
In the 19th year of Zhenguan, Xuanzang set out to return to Chang'an, taking with him what he had learned and learned over the years, and also brought back many Sanskrit scriptures that we did not have, which made a qualitative leap in the development of Buddhism in our country.
After returning to Chang'an, all the fame and fortune were just a cloud to him, and he didn't take it to heart at all. He only thought about how to spread Buddhism.
He worked tirelessly, day and night, to translate Sanskrit sutras, and insisted on preaching sutras and teachings every day, so that more people could hear and understand the views of Buddhism.
Xuan Zang went west to obtain Buddhist scriptures, passing through more than a hundred countries and taking 17 years, which was extremely difficult. He only lived to the age of 65 due to the pain he suffered on the journey and overtired work. In the second before his death, he devoted himself to the spread and promotion of Buddhism.
The whole country was shocked and saddened by the news of Master Xuanzang’s death. Tang Taizong was so sad that he covered his face and cried. An order was immediately issued that all funeral expenses for Master Xuanzang should be borne by the court, and on the day Xuanzang was buried, monks in all temples were required to make flags and umbrellas for gods and Buddhas and send them to the cemetery.
After Master Xuanzang passed away, more than one million people spontaneously came to see him off. There were countless buildings and structures, and more than 30,000 people kept vigil for him.
Although no one knows where the final body relics were sent, this spectacular scene is unprecedented and unprecedented.
Master Xuanzang is not the weak and incompetent Tang monk in "Journey to the West", nor is he the image of nonsense in "Journey to the West". He is a truly enlightened monk. His perseverance and spirit can be called the backbone of China and deserve to be We sing and learn.
