Tang Sanzang
Hui Chen (a.k.a. Sanzang Fashi (Dharma-knowing Tutor))
Physical Description
Apparel & Accessories
He wore an orange robe, a silver crown, and a rosary of mahogany wood.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Born into a religious middle-class family near old Luoyang, Chen Hui was first brought up in Confucian and occult religious tradition before wanting to be a Buddhist monk like one of his elder brothers. Shortly after his father's death, he was sent to live with that brother and continued his schooling at a nearby monastery.
Due to political unrest, the brothers moved away to the southern regions, and continued schooling until Hui became an ordained monk at twenty years old.
He continued studying foreign languages in order to deepen his understanding of ancient texts. Five years after this in 627, he convinced himself that he had to go to India because it was the cradle of Buddhism, and set out on his long journey west. It took him seventeen years before he returned with proper original copies of the religious texts.
Due to political unrest, the brothers moved away to the southern regions, and continued schooling until Hui became an ordained monk at twenty years old.
He continued studying foreign languages in order to deepen his understanding of ancient texts. Five years after this in 627, he convinced himself that he had to go to India because it was the cradle of Buddhism, and set out on his long journey west. It took him seventeen years before he returned with proper original copies of the religious texts.
Employment
Ordained Buddhist monk.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Made a seventeen-year journey to India on land in order to get original texts of Buddhist philosophy, and reignite diplomatic ties with the Indian region.
After obtaining the original texts, he and a team of apprentices translated the texts as completely as possible, despite suggestions to produce an abridged version first.
Due to his efforts, Buddhism in China managed to flourish without being lost in translation.
After obtaining the original texts, he and a team of apprentices translated the texts as completely as possible, despite suggestions to produce an abridged version first.
Due to his efforts, Buddhism in China managed to flourish without being lost in translation.
Intellectual Characteristics
Was a polyglot especially when it came to Indian languages.
Morality & Philosophy
Believed that everyone deserved a chance at properly curated knowledge.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
To get a proper translation of Buddhist sutras for the Chinese laypeople.
Virtues & Personality perks
Intelligent, curious, and brave enough to seize a chance to leave China without anyone noticing.
Vices & Personality flaws
Was often assumed to be a tremendous coward, mostly due to his portrayal in the picaresque Journey to the West.
Species
Ethnicity
Life
602 AD
662 AD
60 years old
Circumstances of Death
Old age
Birthplace
China
Children
Gender
Male
Hair
Bald
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