Calamities in Journey to the West? My heart and form are both void.

Summary

In a profound conversation at the Great Golden Buddha Temple, Bu Kai Wu challenges Xuanzang's approach to learning Buddhist scriptures. He argues that excessive reading and studying can trap one's mind, emphasizing that true understanding comes from personal experience rather than accumulating knowledge. Bu Kai Wu suggests that the journey to seek scriptures is more about internal transformation than acquiring physical texts, and that wisdom cannot be simply learned from books but must be deeply experienced. His cryptic teachings leave Xuanzang confused yet intrigued, highlighting the complex nature of spiritual enlightenment.

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