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  • The Ullambana Festival and Journey to the West

    April 19, 2025

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    Juan

    The Ullambana Festival(also known as the Feast of the Ullambana Bowl), a traditional Buddhist ceremony, originated during the reign of Emperor Wu of Liang, Xiao Yan, and is observed annually on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month.

  • How many demons are in Journey to the West?

    April 19, 2025

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    Juan

    In Journey to the West, there are 132 major demons alongside countless minor ones. These major demons are distributed across the four continents as follows:

  • The hidden purpose of the Pilgrimage to the West

    April 19, 2025

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    Juan

    On the surface, the stated goal of the westward journey to retrieve Buddhist scriptures is to fulfill Emperor Taizong of Tang’s desire for Mahayana teachings to “save lost souls” and redeem his own karmic debts.

  • [Journey to the West] The secret of a mortal living 270 years

    April 18, 2025

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    Juan

    In Journey to the West, immortality is the common aspiration eagerly pursued by deities, demons, cultivators, and mortals alike. Immortals and deities often boast lifespans spanning thousands or even tens of thousands of years.

  • Nine-Headed Insect and Journey to the West

    April 18, 2025

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    Juan

    The Nine-Headed Insect, also known as the Nine-Headed Bird or Nine-Headed Avian, is a mythical creature in Chinese legends and serves as the original inspiration for the Nine-Headed Insect featured in the mythological novel Journey to the West.

  • Door Gods and Journey to the West

    April 18, 2025

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    Juan

    Since ancient times, Chinese folklore has upheld the tradition of pasting images of Door Gods on household gates during the Lunar New Year.

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