In the Land of Purpuria the Tang Priest Discusses History

In the Land of Purpuria the Tang Priest Discusses History Sun the Pilgrim in His Charity Offers to Be a Doctor When good is right all causes disappear; Its fame is spread through all four continents. In the light of wisdom they climb the other shore; Soughing dark clouds are blown from the edge of the sky. All the Buddhas give them help, Sitting for ever on their thrones of jade. Smash the illusions of the human world, Cease! Cleanse the dirt; provoke no misery. The story tells how Sanzang and his disciples cleaned the lane of its filth and pressed far ahead along the road. Time passed quickly and the weather was scorching again. Indeed: The begonias spread their globes of brocade; Lotus leaves split their own green dishes. Fledgling swallows hide in the roadside willows; Travelers wave their silken fans for relief from the heat. As they carried on their way a walled and moated city appeared before them. Reining in his horse, Sanzang said, "Disciples, can you see where this is?" "You can't read, Master," Monkey exclaimed. "How ever did you get the Tang Emperor to......