Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
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.
The Black Bear Spirit, also known as the Black Bear Monster or Black Wind King, is a unique demon in Journey to the West.
In Journey to the West, the Guanyin Zen Monastery (also known as Guanyin Hall, Guanyin Zen Temple or Guanyin Chan Hall) is the domain of the Goddess Guanyin Bodhisattva. Sun Wukong’s fiery destruction of the monastery was both accidental and inevitable.