SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

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  • How old is the Tang Monk?

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    Juan

    In the novel Journey to the West, there is no explicit mention of the ages of Tang Sanzang (Tripitaka), Sun Wukong (Monkey King), Zhu Bajie (Pigsy), Sha Wujing (Sandy). However, we can estimate their ages based on certain details and time references throughout the story. Let’s focus on the main character –Tang Sanzang in…

  • It is the mind that is moving

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    Ana

    The venerable Master Yinzong was a significant figure in Buddhist history. Renowned during the Tang Dynasty for expounding sutras, he specialized in teaching the Nirvana Sutra and served as abbot of Guangzhou’s Faxing Temple (present-day Guangxiao Temple). After leaving Huangmei, the Sixth Patriarch Huineng once visited Faxing Temple to attend Yinzong’s lectures on the…

  • Journey to the West – Episode 52 – Picture story

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    Juan

    Defeated, Tripitaka wiped his tears and rejoined his disciples. When the Monkey King saw his Master upset, he approached him and asked: “Did the monks from this monastery strike you?”

  • Journey to the West – Episode 51 – Picture story

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    Juan

    Tripitaka mounted his horse, while Bajie shouldered the luggage. The Monk Sha took hold of the reins, and Wukong led the way down the mountain, his indestructible iron bar resting across his shoulders.

  • Journey to the West – Episode 24 – Picture story

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    Juan

    The master and disciples arrived at the Guanyin Zen Monastery. Sanzang greeted the monk at the gate with a reverent, palms-together bow.