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

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Summary: In this narrative, Xuanzang purchases several women from a brothel, challenging the societal system that treats them as commodities without human rights. Instead of exploiting them, he treats them with compassion and dignity by sharing his life story, revealing his deep empathy and Buddhist principles. Through storytelling, he humanizes these women, offering them a moment of respect and understanding in a world that typically dehumanizes them. His actions challenge the existing social hierarchy and demonstrate a profound belief in human worth beyond social status.

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