The Mountain of Flowers and Fruits is the legendary birthplace and kingdom of Sun Wukong (the Monkey King) in Journey to the West. While its name superficially refers to its lush flora, it carries profound Buddhist symbolism.
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The Three Realms in Journey to the West
In Journey to the West, the tales of immortals, demons, mortals, and ghosts unfold across the three realms (Heavenly, Mortal, and Underworld), which reflects the Daoist cosmology.
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[Journey to the West]The Blessed Land and Cave Heaven
In Journey to the West, the place where Sun Wukong practices is described as:
“The Blessed Land of the Mountain of Flowers and Fruits, where the Cave Heaven hides the Water Curtain.”
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