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Journey to the West – Episode 38 – Picture story

Bajie led the way, with Monk Sha carrying the luggage behind. As evening fell, they sought shelter for the night, but resumed their journey when the roosters crowed. Finally Monk Tang, Bajie and Monk Sha arrived at the Kingdom of the Sacred Elephant.
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May 5, 2025
The Offering of Gold and Journey to the West

In ancient China, people often sent goods and wealth to deceased relatives by burning paper effigies and offerings—a practice rooted in the belief that material possessions could be transferred to the afterlife.
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April 21, 2025
The Ullambana Festival and Journey to the West

The Ullambana Festival(also known as the Feast of the Ullambana Bowl), a traditional Buddhist ceremony, originated during the reign of Emperor Wu of Liang, Xiao Yan, and is observed annually on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month.
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April 19, 2025
The hidden purpose of the Pilgrimage to the West

On the surface, the stated goal of the westward journey to retrieve Buddhist scriptures is to fulfill Emperor Taizong of Tang’s desire for Mahayana teachings to “save lost souls” and redeem his own karmic debts.
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April 19, 2025
[Journey to the West] The mystery of Heavenly King Li’s adopted daughter

In Journey to the West, Heavenly King Li Jing (also known as Devaraja Li, or Li Tianwang) is famously known for his three sons—Jinzha, Muzha, Nezha and the little daughter Zhen Ying. However, many readers are puzzled by the connection between Heavenly King Li Jing and his adopted daughter, the Mouse Demon.
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April 18, 2025
[Journey to the West] Devaraja Li and his pagoda

In Journey to the West, Devaraja Li (also known as Heavenly King Li, Li Jing, Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King or Devaraja Pagoda-Bearer) is the supreme military commander serving the Jade Emperor. His character merges the Buddhist deva-king archetype (Buddhist guardian deity Vaiśravana, one of the Four Heavenly Kings) with the historical General Li Jing from Emperor Tang Taizong’s court, a fascinating blend of Buddhist cosmology and Chinese Daoist mythology.
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April 18, 2025
The Missing Trial at Benbo Kingdom in Journey to the West

In Journey to the West, after passing through the Kingdom of Sacrifice, located to the west, the next destination should have been the Kingdom of Benbo (also called Bonpo or Pen-Puo).
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April 17, 2025
[Journey to the West] Does the Queen of Women State truly love Tang Monk?

In Journey to the West, the Queen of the Kingdom of Women (Women State or Women’s Kingdom) expresses overt affection for the Tang Monk, even offering her nation’s wealth and throne in exchange for marriage with Xuanzang.
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April 16, 2025
Three Heads and Six Arms in Journey to the West

The phrase “Three Heads and Six Arms” originates from Buddhist iconography, where it describes the fearsome yet divine appearance of certain Buddhas and Dharma protectors. Over time, it evolved into a metaphor for supernatural prowess in Chinese mythology. In Journey to the West, this ability is depicted as a combat spell granting the user enhanced power and omnidirectional awareness.
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April 16, 2025