ENJourney to the West: Master Wants to Tell Another Story
西游：师父又要讲故事了
- Status
- Ongoing
- Length
- 1.2M Words
- Genre
- Eastern Fantasy
- Subgenre
- Eastern Cultivation
- Updated
- 11h ago
- English
- 551 chapters
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Other names
- Journey to the West: The Holy Monk's Self-Cultivation西游：圣僧的自我修养Alternate title on Fanqie
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I believe this book is a masterpiece far exceeding Tomato's usual level. Leaving aside Buddhist teachings and philosophical themes—which are already beyond the scope of Tomato's universe—the writing alone is superb. Without exaggerated language or embellishment, ordinary words accurately describe the scenes and atmosphere.
This version of Tang Sanzang has a clear perspective and is quite prominent, without any hypocrisy; it's safe to say the author is indeed capable. The author clearly put in a lot of effort in their writing and researched extensively, yet the fact that it's so enjoyable to read surpasses 99.8% of other fanfiction.
One sentence is particularly insightful: I've always been misled by the Tang Monk portrayed in Journey to the West. The real Tang Monk was braver than anyone else. He single-handedly traveled to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures, even without proper credentials, yet he became a renowned monk in history.
It's great! If the original Journey to the West gave me a sense of "Theravada Buddhism"—a path to self-salvation—then this fanfiction feels more like "Mahayana Buddhism," a path to both self-salvation and salvation. I've only read about thirty chapters and I'm already looking forward to the rest. You can tell the author put their heart into it; besides Buddhist quotations, there are personal reflections, making it a gentle and comfortable read. Looking forward to the end! 💕
This is brilliantly written; the first chapter captivated me. It's clear the author has a genuine understanding of Buddhism. It's not just a simple dark myth; frankly, it doesn't present a black-and-white, evil-only narrative, but rather a matter of perspective. Why seek solace in the Buddhas when you can find it within yourself?
We all know that the "Tang Monk" in *Journey to the West*, who only closes his eyes and chants the Tightening-Headband Mantra and shouts for Wukong to save him, is not the historical Xuanzang. So, what similar yet drastically different story would unfold if the true high monk, who sacrificed himself for the Dharma, were to enter the world of *Journey to the West*, taking it upon himself to spread…
Amazing!!! Truly a holy monk, saving others, himself, and all sentient beings. Every story is so meaningful, every chapter so touching 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 The Great Sage has finally met his own master!
It's truly, truly excellent. It gave me a different perspective on Journey to the West. Every word the author utters about Tang Sanzang is reasonable, and his actions never stray from the theme of "all sentient beings." He guides those in distress, genuinely resolving this issue. He is fair and just, not neglecting anyone. This is what makes him a truly worthy holy monk.
A fantastic book! How to put it... At least it offers a very fresh perspective. It's different from the usual kind and gentle Tang Sanzang; there's a Zen-like quality to it? In short, it's very enjoyable. I previously read a book called *Journey to the West*. Yeah, that book was quite good too. But, well, this book gave me a truly different feeling. In short, I highly recommend it!
To be honest, this is definitely one of Tomato's top-notch Journey to the West fanfictions. Tang Sanzang is courageous and compassionate, earning everyone's trust. The author clearly put in a lot of effort, and there are many references to Buddhist scriptures. It's really excellent.