The opening chapter of Journey to the West quotes a verse by Shao Kangjie (Shao Yong) from his Huangji Jingshi （Supreme Principles Governing the World).
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Huangji Jingshi and Journey to the West
Authored by Shao Yong (Shao Kangjie) during the Northern Song Dynasty, Huangji Jingshi (The Supreme Principles Governing the World) is a seminal work of Chinese philosophy. It employs Yijing (Book of Changes) principles to explore the universe’s origins, natural evolution, and historical societal transformations. Rooted in the He-Tu and Luo-Shu numerological traditions and Xiang-Shu (“image-number”) cosmology, the text profoundly influenced ancient Chinese philosophy, science, and culture—including Journey to the West.
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[Journey to the West]Bodhisattva Guanyin quotes the Book of Changes
Guanyin Bodhisattva is one of the most pivotal characters in Journey to the West. She serves not only as the mastermind and executor of the pilgrimage project but also as the living embodiment of Buddhist Dharma.
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