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To be honest, I was shocked when I first read it. This is not something that can be summarized simply by an expert looking at the door and a layman watching the excitement. The author must have a deep love for Journey to the West. Only by reading, analyzing and reviewing it carefully can he interpret Journey to the West so rigorously in a book. It's really admirable. Is this the joy of reading? Sir

What impressed me most about this book is that the author analyzed the reasons behind various behaviors among Taoism, Buddhism, demons and other forces from the perspective of interests. However, this book also has some shortcomings. The explanations in some places are a bit far-fetched, and it feels like forced explanations. Of course, overall, this book is also a rare masterpiece, and its flaws do not hide its flaws. In addition, judging from chapters such as "Tang Seng's bad behavior - a hypocritical and false monk", "Tang Seng's life experience", "Violence in "Journey to the West" - a very pornographic and very violent story", the author must have carefully studied the original work. Finally, I suggest book lovers whose knowledge of "Journey to the West" is limited to the TV series to read this book.

The analysis is well-founded, allowing us to see the possible truth behind the story and understand some truths. The author is so talented, I admire him!

After listening to your words, I had a sudden enlightenment. I really benefited a lot. Journey to the West is really a literary masterpiece. It deserves to be one of the four great masterpieces. It is not a simple story. Everything can withstand careful scrutiny [making a face]

After reading this book, I have a new understanding of Journey to the West. Every point of view is well-founded. It is a very good book. I recommend it to anyone who loves Journey to the West.

"The pursuit of Buddhist scriptures in the Western Heaven itself is a large-scale conspicuous consumption." This view in the book attracted me. Li Shimin attached great importance to the success of the Buddhist scriptures and selected the best mage Xuanzang among the monks. In order to further enhance everyone's awareness of the importance of Buddhist scriptures, the king of Tang also sworn brotherhood with Tang Monk. It was a very grand scene. But for Tang Seng, he had to go through many disasters and pay the price of nine deaths in exchange for a bundle of precious "waste paper". This kind of learning coincides with the original intention of conspicuous consumption, except that one costs money and the other costs energy. There are also many novel points about Journey to the West in the book, which are very interesting.

Looking at "Journey to the West" from another angle, although the author's ideas may not be what the original author Wu Chengen wanted to express, the analysis is indeed wonderful and adds diversity to the connotation of this classic literary masterpiece.

The white dragon horse, with its hooves facing west, carries Tang Sanzang and follows the three disciples. "Journey to the West" has always been a passionate fairy tale in the eyes of the public, and the characters in it are all brave and glorious. However, the author interprets this classic from a realistic perspective and reveals the connection between the characters, religious beliefs and politics. In connection with the historical background of Dongkuo Buddhism, it tells the criticism of human nature and the satire of the society at that time in "Journey to the West". The so-called glorious mission is nothing more than a struggle for personal and collective interests. The language of the whole book is pungent, ironic, and interesting, and the author's unique insights into "Journey to the West" are also thought-provoking.

People are driven by interests and desires. The author analyzes the story from the perspective of interests and sees the game between the large and small forces in Journey to the West. A new perspective and a lot of benefit. This is a good book and worth reading.

Each of us has read "Journey to the West", one of the four great classics. The four masters and disciples of Monk Tang traveled west to obtain scriptures. After going through countless hardships and obstacles, they finally received the blessing of the scriptures. They represent a spirit of seeking the truth. However, the author Shisan Congjun reinterpreted this classic from a new perspective, completely subverting my original understanding of the journey to learn from the scriptures. There is also an unknown truth behind Sun Wukong's havoc in the Heavenly Palace. Tang Monk turned out to be a hypocritical and false monk. This alternative interpretation is eye-catching.

The more you know, the more you will discover ~ the more you don't know!

The analysis in the book is very interesting. Just like in the original novel, the monsters can never eat the meat of Monk Tang. The author also listed several reasons: First, he is too thoughtful and always wants to prevent the revenge of Monk Tang's disciples and catch them all in one go. Eat meat steadily; secondly, the monsters are too filial, and the monsters stick to their filial piety and give things to their parents to eat together, which gives Sun Wukong time to think of a solution; thirdly, the monsters love to be clean too much, and fourthly, there are many interesting views, which are worth reading in your spare time.

This book provides a very in-depth analysis of Journey to the West. Although there are some contradictions in some places, for example, Guanyin and four other people pretended to be rich girls to seduce Tang Monk. The author said that Tang Monk's silence was because he moved his ordinary heart. But I always feel that a person who has been studying for Buddhist scriptures for ten lifetimes will be so easily moved by his ordinary heart? Obviously not! (I have a more detailed chapter review on this issue in Chapter 26) Although there are some contradictions, the flaws cannot be concealed. There are many places in this book that are very interesting to analyze and worth reading or listening to.

The writing angle is reasonable and the structure is rigorous, allowing people who have watched Journey to the West countless times to find a sense of intrigue in every word and phrase. Thank you to the author. I hope to write more books like this

The mystery of Journey to the West is hidden in many storylines. For example, each main character represents a different symbolic meaning. For example, Sun Wukong represents greed and desire in human nature, Zhu Bajie represents ignorance and gluttony, Sha Monk represents calmness and discipline, and Tang Monk represents wisdom and compassion. At the same time, "Journey to the West" incorporates a large number of Buddhist ideas, such as karma, reincarnation, and liberation through practice. Through the characters' experiences and storylines, it expresses the wisdom and principles of Buddhist teachings.

Nowadays, various "conspiracy theories" about Journey to the West are very popular. In fact, it is good for everyone to read it as a novel interpretation, and don't get too entangled. Everyone has their own understanding and interpretation. Wu Chengen also said innocently, "I didn't think much about it at the time." Hahaha😂 On the other hand, it is true that Journey to the West was originally created by Wu Chengen, but the degree of originality cannot be said to be very high. Many stories or allusions in Journey to the West were actually collected and had existed in history or among the people for a long time. Wu Chengen only re-created them. Coupled with the differences in time, region, and folk customs, there are many contradictions or things worth exploring. But none of these can deny the greatness of this masterpiece.

The author of this book explains it very well in simple terms. It allows those of us who often read "Journey to the West" as children to have a new understanding of "Journey to the West".

2024.9.15 14:13 Check in after listening and wish everyone a happy Mid-Autumn Festival! I have only watched the TV series and cartoons of "Journey to the West" and have never read the original book. I really admire the author's creativity and open-mindedness. At the beginning of the year, I watched Ma Boyong's "Taibai Jinxing is a bit annoying" which was also very good. I just watched the video of Teacher Ma's in-depth analysis of "Journey to the West", which was quite interesting.

This book looks at the problem from a perspective and combines practical thinking to put an end to the sameness and create a unique approach. A good work will become full of vitality due to endless interpretations and excavations; a different interpretation will inevitably arouse heated discussions among people, thus promoting the spark of new thinking. Change your mind and learn about Journey to the West, which is flavorful and interesting.

How should I put it? Some parts of this book are cut from a unique perspective, discovering another aspect of Journey to the West, which is another great interpretation perspective. It is interpreted and demonstrated at the same time, which is much stronger than the interpretation of Journey to the West by some conspiracy theories. But in some places, the author's expressions are a bit far-fetched, as if proving for the sake of proof. In short, this is a good book that gives everyone a different perspective on Journey to the West, but the author still needs to improve his arguments and logic and reorganize it to stand out from the crowd.

From a different perspective, it is very relaxing and interesting to watch Journey to the West again. It is easy to understand in a simple and easy-to-understand way. It reinterprets Journey to the West like a bystander. Very exciting. Like.

The analysis is very thorough, and I have a new understanding of Journey to the West. While I like the author, I have to lament that the heroes I thought of as a child are just products of the times. I am sad that the heroes in my childhood have declined in my heart. When I look around and re-examine this adult world, where is the road?

The author's views are unique and not the same as others.

The author of this book takes a unique approach, digs deeply, has novel viewpoints, has a sharp, unique and sophisticated vision, and analyzes Journey to the West in detail. Most of the insights are very innovative, exciting and amazing. It can be seen from the article that the author has read and thought deeply about Journey to the West, and extracted and interpreted it thoroughly. However, I feel that the author's point of view in the first chapter is not accurate and I don't agree with it: In this chapter, the author said that Guanyin Bodhisattva lied and that there is no need to study the scriptures. Hinayana Buddhism and Mahayana Buddhism are actually the same, and ghosts can also be reincarnated. Unlike what Guanyin Bodhisattva said, "The Hinayana teachings cannot save people." This is the author's understanding. In fact, the "Mahayana teachings" mentioned by Avalokitesvara refers to the salvation of dead souls and the attainment of immortality and godhood, "immortality, and the attainment of a golden body and righteousness." It refers to the "heaven" (that is, the heaven in Western religions) among the three realms known as "heaven, human world, and hell" among the people, which is a higher level. "The Hinayana teachings" lead to reincarnation in the "human world" among the "three realms", which is what the people call "reincarnation". The author also cited the example of Tang Monk who used the Hinayana teachings to help Liu Boqin's late father to reincarnate and return to the human world. Therefore, there is a difference between the two, and they are two levels of teachings. Therefore, it is not unnecessary to learn scriptures. Ancient people were superstitious, and no one wants to become an immortal or a god.

Reading makes sense, knowing is easier than doing. I have benefited a lot from reading this masterpiece. Thank you to the author for such a sophisticated and rational analysis.

The subject matter is novel. When you are young, you will read it as a story, but when you grow up, you will view it as an accident. Like all fairy tales, children have the innocence that belongs to children, and when they grow up, they have the insights that belong to adulthood. If you are addicted to temporary thoughts, it will eventually become a prison. Innocence is good, but the adult world does not need innocence. It is good. This kind of analysis, looking at the world from another angle, is also a different artistic conception.

The author is really great, and the analysis is very good. I saw a different Journey to the West, and it also answered the doubts I have had about Journey to the West for many years.

All I can say is, brother, your brain is really big, you are definitely a conspirator! Bring on some paranoia!

Some of the views are really good. Journey to the West was a complete failure. The four masters and disciples were just pawns and gained nothing. I personally reject Buddhism, but it is still a good idea. Tang Seng is just an ordinary person, and he is not qualified to be an eminent monk. If you think about it carefully, this book really tells people that it is better not to abandon the basics and follow Buddhism and go round and round in vain.

The author analyzes Journey to the West from a modern perspective