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In the classic Chinese mythological novel Journey to the West, the Monkey King has two highly representative titles: “Wukong” and “Great Sage Equal to Heaven”. These two titles reflect the characteristics of the Monkey King at different stages and contain rich cultural connotations.
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Wukong leapt into the air and soared skyward. He opened wide his fiery eyes and gazed westward. Sure enough, he spotted a city not far off—about fifty kilometers away. As he drew near, he saw that it was shrouded in an eerie mist and constantly battered by a ghostly wind.
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By the dim light of the oil lamps, Tripitaka spent a long time meditating on the King Liang’s Water Litany (Liang Dynasty Water Repentance Liturgy), followed by the recitation of the Authentic Sutra of the Peacock(True Peacock Sutra).