Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
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The Golden Cicada (Jin Chanzi) was the second disciple of the Buddha Sakyamuni and the previous incarnation of Tang Sanzang (Xuanzang) in Journey to the West. In a past life, the Golden Cicada formed a karmic connection with Zhenyuanzi during the Ullambana Assembly (Lanpen Hui), where he personally served tea to Zhenyuanzi as a…
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In Journey to the West, many demons believed consuming Tang Monk’s flesh granted immortality. But was this true?