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

Summary

In a mystical mountain, Bajie expresses concern about their strange surroundings, feeling their vitality is waning. Xuanzang, facing a golden Buddha, contemplates the nature of truth and enlightenment. The Buddha offers Xuanzang true scriptures for liberation, but Xuanzang questions the cost and nature of transcendence. The conversation reveals the complexities of spiritual understanding, as Xuanzang grapples with self-liberation versus collective awakening. Pigsy urges the Buddha to simply grant the scriptures, frustrated with the philosophical debate. The Buddha emphasizes the need for sincere entry into Buddhism, prompting Xuanzang to reflect on the essence of existence and the path to enlightenment.

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