SuaveG – The Gentle Path – Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

Why did Planet Venus favor Wukong?

July 5, 2025

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Juan

While Journey to the West never explicitly links Great White Planet Venus (the Golden Star‌) to Buddhism, his consistent support for Sun Wukong and the pilgrimage mission raises questions.
The dual nature of Six-Eared Macaque

July 5, 2025

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Juan

In the “True and False Monkey King” chapter of Journey to the West, readers face puzzling questions: Why did the imposter possess an identical Compliant Golden-Hooped Rod? Why did he wear a Tight-Fillet that responded to the spell? How dared he confront celestial, underworld, and Buddhist authorities — risking exposure before deities like the…
Why Bajie refused to follow Venerable Crow Nest？

July 4, 2025

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Juan

In Journey to the West, Venerable Crow’s Nest (Wuchao Chan Master) is a mysterious figure.
Why was Tang Monk so beloved by females in Journey to the West?

July 4, 2025

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Juan

In Journey to the West, why was Tang Monk so appealing to numerous female characters?
Why did the Jade Emperor summon the Buddha instead of the Three Pure Ones to subdue Wukong?

July 4, 2025

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Juan

During Sun Wukong’s havoc in the Heavenly Palace, why did the Jade Emperor summon the Buddha (Tathagata) instead of the Three Pure Ones?
Why did the Nine-Tailed Fox possess the Golden Rope?

July 4, 2025

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Ana

In Journey to the West, why did the Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit have the Golden Binding Rope (the yellow-gold rope)?