Sanzang journeyed alone through desolate mountains, his horse trembling under the midday sun. He journeyed for half a day, but not a single human being or dwelling was in sight. He was gnawed by hunger and disheartened by the rough road. Suddenly, a golden-spotted leopard lunged from the brush, sending the horse crashing to the ground in panic.
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Why does Wukong hold great respect for the Gold Star of Venus?
In Journey to the West, Sun Wukong(the Monkey King) is notoriously prideful, showing little deference to most gods and buddhas—even high-ranking figures like the Jade Emperor, Tathagata Buddha, and Laozi. However, he harbors genuine respect for two deities: Guanyin Bodhisattva and Taibai Jinxing (the Great White Star, also known as the Golden Star of Venus, Gold Star of Venus, Planet Venus from the West or Long-Life Spirit of the Planet Venus).
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