Yunmen Wenyan (864–949 CE) was one of the most influential Chan (Zen) Buddhist masters during the Five Dynasties period in China. Known for his sharp wit and profound teachings, Yunmen played a pivotal role in shaping the development of Chinese Chan Buddhism, particularly through founding the Yunmen School, which became one of the “Five Houses” of Chan. He is especially noted for his concise yet profound method of teaching, often encapsulated in what is known as the “Yunmen One-Word Barrier”.
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Journey to the West – Episode 73 – Picture story
Early in the morning, Monk Tang put on his embroidered kasaya, while Wukong prepared the travel documents, Wujing took up the alms bowl, and Wuneng picked up his staff.
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Journey to the West – Episode 68– Picture story
As soon as they crossed the Black River, the master and his disciples continued their journey westward, braving frost and snow.
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Journey to the West – Episode 26 – Picture story
The master and disciple traveled for some six or seven days in the wilderness. One day, when it was getting late, they saw a village in the distance. “Wukong,” said Tripitaka, “look! There’s a village over there. How about asking for lodging for the night before we travel again tomorrow?”
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[Journey to the West] Sworn Brotherhood with a King
Xuanzang was about to leave the desert and enter an oasis. Ahead awaited the 36 Western kingdoms. How would these distant lands, far removed from Chinese civilization, receive a monk from the Tang Empire?
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