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Tang priest's full name

Tang Priest, whose real name is Chen Xuanzang.

Other names: Tang Priest, Tang Sanzang, Cicada, Xuanzang, Tan Gongde Buddha, Jiang Liuer,

Tang Priest, also known as Tang Sanzang, was nicknamed Jiang Liuer. Tang Priest is a character in The Journey to the West, one of China's four classical novels. His previous life was Jin, the second disciple of the Tathagata, and his prototype was Xuanzang, a monk in the Tang Dynasty. After the accomplishment, he was called "Buddha of honor and virtue". Xuanzang was born in Luoyang, Henan Province today. His common name is "Chen Yi" and his legal name is "Xuanzang". He was honored as "Master Sanzang" and later called "Tang Priest". After obtaining the true sutra, he was named Sandalwood Merit Buddha.

As early as in the Dunhuang frescoes in Xixia period, there was a story about Tang Priest learning from the scriptures. Tang Priest and the Monkey King, who was similar to a monkey, held a white horse in their hands. Later, Journey to the West was formed through constant deduction.

Master Sanzang is a kind of honorific title, which refers to a mage who is proficient in three categories of Buddhist scriptures: Jing, Lu and Lun. He is also known as a monk and a saint, or Sanzang for short.

Role background

The prototype of Tang Priest is Xuanzang in Tang Dynasty. Xuanzang, a monk in the Tang Dynasty, was born in Luoyang, Henan. /kloc-When he was 0/3 years old, he followed his second brother to become a monk in Luoyang Jingtu Temple. In the first year of Zhenguan (AD 627), he traveled to India and carefully studied Buddhist classics. /kloc-returned to Chang 'an after 0/7, and wrote books and translated scriptures in Hongfu Temple and Ji 'an Temple. His main works are Records of Western Regions in Datang, Theory of Huizong, Theory of Treating Evil, etc. He translated 75 Indian Buddhist scriptures with a volume of *** 1335, which made great contributions to the cultural exchange between China and India.

In Xuanzang's hometown, his sacred places are everywhere. There are mainly Xuanzang's former residence, Tang Priest Temple, Tang Priest's Tomb, Tang Sanzang Preface Monument, Gong Ling and He Ling. Locals seldom call him by his French number, but generally call him Tang Priest. It is much easier to ask the way into Yanshi than to ask Xuanzang's hometown. People are used to calling it that because it is easy to understand and can also show the special feelings of hometown people.

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The Tang Priest in The Journey to the West, whose common names are Chen Yi and posthumous title Jiang Liuer, was given the surname Tang by Emperor Taizong. Jin Chan, the elder of reincarnation, is the second disciple of Tathagata. He is a posthumous child. Because of his parents' tragic and bizarre experiences, he grew up in a temple after becoming a monk, became a monk in Jinshan Temple, and finally moved to a famous temple in Beijing to practice.

Tang Priest is studious and highly savvy, and stands out among the monks in the temple. Emperor Taizong invited him to hold a "land and water conference" and was elected as a monk by Guanyin Bodhisattva. Became sworn with Emperor Taizong and went to the Western Heaven to learn Buddhist scriptures.

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In the original Journey to the West, the author further describes the indomitable and persistent character of Tang Priest, which has become an example for many people to learn. As a master, he is very strict with his disciples and often teaches them to be "compassionate". Although the great disciple was resourceful and skilled, he was driven back to his hometown regardless of his feelings after hurting the lives of the "three good families". As a monk, he does good deeds, accumulates virtues, harms others and harms himself, and sows good seeds for people; As a scholar, people are amazed at his strong will and persistent pursuit spirit. He is not only strict with his disciples, but also never slack off on himself. Not confused by wealth, not conquered by death. His firm belief that he would never give up until he reached his goal made him finally succeed. The Tang Priest's revelation to us is: "Nothing is difficult in the world, only if you put your mind to it.".

Tang's monk is a kind-hearted and good-natured monk, who eats fast and reads Buddha. Although he has no skill, the monsters who tried their best to eat the Tang monk's meat finally ate their own fruit and ended up in ruin. Therefore, Tang Yan is not so much a master as a real leader. He cares about the world and benefits the Lebanese people. In order to get the true scriptures, he traveled all over the world, and everywhere he went, he preached Buddhism and the idea of being close to the people and respecting the monarch. As for the reason why Tang Priest can always save the day through hardships, first, Tang Priest is a reincarnation of Jin, blessed by Tathagata Buddha and Guanyin Bodhisattva; Secondly, the Tang Priest can lead his three disciples well, make them surrender to themselves, complain to Guanyin Bodhisattva or recite incantations, and make them daunting. Anyone who dares to do evil or commit crimes will be severely punished.

In the book, Tang Priest is a mortal with cowardice and fear of death. Because he is a mortal, he will severely reprimand the Monkey King for killing people. He is a man with firm inner belief and good heart.