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

Summary

The passage explores Xuanzang's spiritual awakening and philosophical insights about Buddha and enlightenment. He realizes that Buddha is not an external entity to be sought, but a state of being within oneself. Through deep reflection, Xuanzang understands that true enlightenment comes from personal journey, self-discovery, and inner transformation. He recognizes that becoming Buddha is an individual path, and one cannot simply worship or seek external validation, but must cultivate understanding through personal experience and introspection.

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