Xuanzangism
A religion based purely within the monasteries of Paradise. It is a religion based upon the tale of Sun Wukong and Xuanzang Sanzang called the journey to the west.
Structure
They leaders of the religion is the highest rank of monks. A council of exceptional monks control each monastery with no other ranks only the other monks. Some of the more experienced monks are given the task of teachings but they do not hold authority over the other monks.
Public Agenda
Their goal is merely to reach enlightenment. To do this they put their body through intent training and punishment.
Assets
They have very little. Only two monasteries and some farms.
History
The religion has been followed since before the creation of paradise
Mythology & Lore
A book from the ancient times. It speaks of a monk called Xuanzang Sanzang and her trek across a long lost continent to retrieve 2 ancient artefacts and bring them home in order to help spread her religion. It says that as she left on her journey she was attacked by demons and was unable to protect herself until the monkey king, named Sun Wukong, appeared to save her. They travelled together for the rest of the journey where they went through trials placed against them by the demon lord they passed all of them and managed to reach their location. When they arrived Sun Wukong revealed herself to be the god of the sun and the leader of the pantheon the Xuanzang worshipped. Seeing the monk go through so many tribulations impressed the god and so she made Xuanzang a great figure of the pantheon by marrying her and making her the god of the land.
Divine Origins
The journey to the west
Cosmological Views
They believe the universe was created by Sun Wukong the controller of all elements when she grew bored of the silence of nothingness.
Tenets of Faith
Seek enlightenment
Karma controls all so live in true balance
Calm your mind to calm your body
Live one with the elements and the earth
Swear off all material goods
Ethics
Karma controls all. Keep in balance with society, yourself and the elements.
Worship
They dedicate their lives to reaching enlightenment
Priesthood
In order to become a monk you must be chosen by the high monks to join the monastery. They are easily distinguished by their think robes and large heavy necklaces and bracelets.
Granted Divine Powers
Control over ki
Political Influence & Intrigue
None
Calm the mind, calm the body
Type
Religious, Monastic Order
Alternative Names
Followers of the Journey
Demonym
Xuanzangians
Deities
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