Journey to the West 2

Why did Xuanzang almost die in Gaochang country

• A band of robbers almost killed him
• He was caught by the disciples of another religion
• The King of Gaochang instructed him to stay in Gaochang as the lead monk but Xuanzang refused and was arrested. Xuanzang then went on a hunger strike to protest his arrest.
• The King of Gaochang is afraid that Emperor of Tang will blame him for welcoming Xuanzang to his country.

During his journey, Master Xuanzang had to go through a highland region covered in snow. What is the name?

• The Cameron highland
• The Rocky mountain
• The Himalayan Plateau
• The Pamir Plateau

At the Ganges river, Master Xuanzang almost become a sacrifice to the Hindu Goddess, Durga. How did he escape?

• He recited the name of Maitreya Buddha and suddenly there were strong winds and a black tornado appeared, which destroyed the sacrificial altar.
• The fellow traveller had sought help from the nearby villagers
• The army from Indian King Shiladitya chased the robbers
• Master Xuanzang lectured the Dharma to change the robber's mind.

How did Master Silabhadra, the Master of Nalanda temple, knew that Xuanzang was coming?

• He dreamt of seeing Xuanzang came to Nalanda
• His nephew dreamt of Xuanzang coming to Nalanda
• He dreamt of three Bodhisatvas who told him that a Chinese monk will come in 3 years
• Master Xuanzang wrote an introduction letter to him before his journey

These are the King that significantly helped Xuanzang during his life mission

• King Shiladitya of India
• Emperor Taizong of Tang
• King Qu Wentai of Gaochang
• King Kumara of India
• All of the above

How many scriptures did Master Xuanzang finished on during 19 years of his translation work

• 635
• 75
• 10
• uncountable

Where did Master Xuanzang say he is going after his passing?

• The Tusita Heaven to be with Maitreya Buddha
• The western Heaven to be with Guan Yin Bodhisatva
• The eastern Heaven to be with the Medicine Buddha
• Back to this world

What can we learn from Master Xuanzang?

• His hardworking attitude toward his life's work
• His perseverance during the dangerous and difficult journey to the west
• His humble attitude in front of all the fame and favor given by the Kings and great Masters
• His faith toward the Buddha and Dharma for the benefit of all being
• All of the above