Eternal Legend—Zhe

Author: Yang Li
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: This book is the third installment in the historical long series "The Ages" by the renowned Chinese writer and professor Yang Li. It is a follow-up to the successful works "The Ages of Dynasties" and "The Ages of Love." The story depicts the real-life journey of Tang Sanzang, the historical prototype of the Tang in "The Journey to the West," who embarked on a perilous and life-threatening quest alone to the Western Heaven (ancient India) to retrieve sacred Buddhist scriptures. It portrays how he, with his profound Buddhist wisdom and extensive knowledge, charmed the Indian Kingdom, shook the Western states, and earned supreme honor in India and Central Asia. Upon his return, he diligently translated scriptures and propagated Buddhism, earning high regard from the Tang court and reverence from the people. His funeral in Chang'an was attended by a million citizens, surpassing the funerals of any emperor in history, a truly astonishing and miraculous event. The entire book is thrilling and captivating, offering both a profound insight into history and culture, as well as a delightful literary experience.