In Journey to the West, Guanyin Bodhisattva grants Tang Sanzang the Tightening Curse (Tight-Fillet Spell) and its accompanying golden fillet to subdue Sun Wukong.
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[Journey to the West] Wukong and Zhang Liang
In Chapter 14 of Journey to the West, Sun Wukong kills six bandits (symbolizing the ”Six Roots” of desire in Buddhist teachings) and is harshly rebuked by Tang Sanzang. Angered, he storms off and visits the Dragon King of the Eastern Sea.
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Liu Boqin: The Tiger-Slayer of Journey to the West
In ancient Chinese society, tigers and humans coexisted in close proximity, leading to inevitable clashes for survival. As society and culture advanced, human activity expanded, intensifying these conflicts.
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Sworn Brotherhoods in Journey to the West
The term “Sworn Brotherhood of Eight Bows” refers to an oath-bound fraternal bond in Chinese culture, signifying an exceptionally close, brotherly relationship. Rooted in ancient traditions, such sworn alliances were considered sacred and lifelong commitments.
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Immortals at Play: Chess and Time in Journey to the West
In Journey to the West, Sun Wukong encounters a woodcutter who guides him to seek a master and learn immortality. This woodcutter’s role mirrors an ancient Chinese legend, weaving Taoist themes of timelessness and illusion into the narrative.
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