• Introduction Part 2

  • Mar 22 2023
  • Length: 27 mins
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Introduction Part 2

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  • Last time, Mike started the "official" Introduction to the novel, which is providing us with valuable historical context. This time, more of that. First, we've got a summary of the historical Xuanzang's life. Then, Mike learns about Nalanda, Vasubandhu, and wtf "demotic literary writing" means.

    • Next time: Introduction Part 3

    • The version Mike is reading:The Journey to the West, Revised Edition, Volume 1, Translated and Edited by Anthony C. Yu

    • Contact the podcast at nosleepjourney@gmail.com

    • If you'd like to see and hear more from Mike, visit his website at michaelmaccubbin.com

    • Articles and media referenced this episode:

    • The Xuanwu Gate Incident, Part 1

    • The Xuanwu Gate Incident, Part 2

    • Bodhgaya

    • Archaeological Remains of Nalanda Mahavihar (University)

    • Introduction to Yogacara Buddhism: Asanga, Vasubandhu and Hsuan-Tsang

    • CHINESE, BUDDHIST INFLUENCES ON VERNACULAR LITERATURE

    • Intro Music: 雲宮迅音 (電視劇《西遊記》片頭曲) Remix by Michael MacCubbinft. No Sleep Till Brooklyn by the Beastie Boys

    • Outro Music: Gandhara - English Version by Godiego
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