Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c10.s3.t4.7
Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c10.s3.t4.7
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By language, structure, characters and plot, *The Journey to the West* is indeed a product under the influence of Buddhism, especially tantric Buddhism, as well as that of India-China cultural exchange. By language, it contains many Buddhist terms. By structure, the impact of Indian Buddhism can be seen in two aspects. Firstly, it has a combination of verse and prose, and secondly, it connects several small stories with a main story, and each of these small stories is complete on its own.