Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
In Journey to the West, Venerable Crow’s Nest (Wuchao Chan Master) is a mysterious figure.
Many friends might have this question while watching Journey to the West, especially those who haven’t read the original novel but learned about the story through movies or TV shows.
In Journey to the West, many demons believed consuming Tang Monk’s flesh granted immortality. But was this true?
Which was the hardest of the eighty-one tribulations faced by the Tang Monk and his disciples on their journey to fetch the scriptures? In Journey to the West, the four pilgrims battled demons and overcame obstacles all the way to the Western Heaven. Each trial seemed arduous. But comparing them, which one posed the…
In the novel Journey to the West, there is no explicit mention of the ages of Tang Sanzang (Tripitaka), Sun Wukong (Monkey King), Zhu Bajie (Pigsy), Sha Wujing (Sandy). However, we can estimate their ages based on certain details and time references throughout the story. Let’s focus on the main character –Tang Sanzang in…
Yuan Shoucheng emerges as a pivotal figure in Journey to the West—a human whose abilities rival the gods.
We know that in Journey to the West, Chen Xuanzang (Tang Sanzagn or Tripitaka) is the reincarnation of the Golden Cicada (Gold Cicada or Jin Chanzi). So, did Guanyin Bodhisattva choose Chen Xuanzang or the Golden Cicada as the scripture seeker? And who ultimately achieves Buddhahood?
As the inferno raged fiercest, a celestial voice rang out:“Sun Wukong – halt!”
Sun Wukong soared high into the sky with a heavy heart and a spirit overcome by sadness. He considered going to the Water Curtain Cave on the Mountain of Flowers and Fruits, but feared the monkeys might mock him. True heroes never broke their word. He then thought of seeking refuge in Heaven, but…