A Juvenile's Journey to the West with Xuanzang: Adventures in the Kingdom of Magadha/少年与玄奘的西行& [Chinese]

By 彭绪洛

A modern teen and a legendary monk, Embark on a fantastic western journey. 现代少年与千古奇僧，共赴奇幻西游之旅 ""The Youth's Western Journey with Xuanzang"" is a children's book series centered around the historical theme of ""Xuanzang's Pilgrimage to the West for Buddhist Scriptures."" The collection comprises four volumes: ""An Encounter with Shi Pantuo,"" ""Braving the Five Beacon Towers,"" ""Outwitting the Evil State Preceptor,"" and ""Adventures in the Kingdom of Magadha."" Xuanzang, the historical figure who inspired the character of Tang Sanzang in Journey to the West, was a monumental Buddhist master in Chinese history, an exemplary cultural emissary, and a remarkable explorer. His arduous quest for sacred scriptures, fraught with countless hardships, exemplifies extraordinary perseverance, unwavering faith, and indomitable spirit-qualities that have earned him the admiration and awe of generations. Author Peng Luolu delved extensively into historical records on Xuanzang's journey and meticulously studied classics such as ""The Great Tang Records on the Western Regions"" and ""The Biography of the Tripitaka Master of the Great Ci'en Monastery."" Building on this research, he crafted a imaginative narrative where a modern boy named Hook time-travels to the Tang Dynasty and coincidentally meets Xuanzang, joining him on his westward pilgrimage. Together, Hook and Xuanzang endure numerous trials, traversing ancient Western regions such as Gaochang, Samarkand, and Magadha. Through these experiences, Hook comes to understand Xuanzang not only as a truth-seeking scholar but also as a courageous adventurer-a ""lone champion of courage."" He gains comprehensive knowledge of the unique terrains along the route from Tang to India, including the Kumtag Desert and the Pamir Mountains, while also appreciating the allure of the ancient Silk Road that connected the two civilizations. Throughout this challenging journey, both Xuanzang and Hook face adversity with unwavering determination, fearlessness, and resilience. Young readers are invited to discover the profound power of qualities such as self-confidence, unity, bravery, and composure, recognize the strength of friendship and the importance of collaboration, and embrace life wisdom rooted in sincerity, pragmatism, and composed optimism. ""Adventures in the Kingdom of Magadha"" is the fourth and final book in the series. Having survived countless perils, Xuanzang and Hook finally arrive in India. Together, they travel to Hidda to obtain the sacred Buddha's seal and visit the Buddha's Shadow Cave to witness the legendary shadow of the Buddha. On the turbulent banks of the Ganges River, they encounter a band of unusual bandits who intend to offer Xuanzang as a sacrifice to their deity. Fighting for their lives, Xuanzang, Hook, and all the passengers on the boat must unite to outsmart the bandits in a fierce battle of wits... 《少年与玄奘的西行游记》是一套以"玄奘西行取经"为主题的儿童文学作品，包括《偶遇石槃陀》《勇闯五烽燧》《智斗恶国师》《历险天竺国》4 册。 玄奘是《西游记》中"唐僧"的原型，是中国历史上独步千古的佛门大师，是优秀的文化使者，也是一位出色的探险家。他历经千难万险求取真经，彰显出顽强的意志、坚定的信念和不屈的精神，让千千万万的后人钦佩与赞叹。 本书作者彭绪洛考察了大量关于玄奘西行取经的史料，仔细研读了《大唐西域记》《大慈恩寺三藏法师传》等与玄奘密切相关的典籍，巧妙地构思出现代少年虎克穿越来到唐朝，恰遇玄奘西行取经并与之同行的故事：虎克与玄奘历尽艰辛，一起走过高昌、飒秣建国、摩揭陁国等西域古国，他充分认识到"孤勇者"玄奘既是一位渴求真理的学者，也是一位英勇无畏的探险家， 并全面了解了从大唐到天竺这一路所经过的莫贺

• Format: Paperback
• Language: Chinese
• ISBN: 7545571908
• ISBN13: 9787545571905
• Release Date: October 2022
• Publisher: China National Publications Import & Export C
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 13 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary