«Journey to the West» in Chinese with a Parallel Translation

The story is an allegory of spiritual growth, perseverance, and the triumph of virtue over adversity. It tells about the monk Xuanzang on his quest to retrieve sacred Buddhist scriptures from India. He is accompanied by three disciples: the powerful Monkey King, Sun Wukong, the gluttonous Pigsy, and the loyal Sandy. Together, they face numerous trials and demons who seek to capture Xuanzang for his flesh, believing it grants immortality. With divine aid, they overcome these challenges, and upon returning to China, the disciples achieve enlightenment and are rewarded.