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Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

immortality

  • Wang Lan

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    Ana

    A man named Wang Lan, who lived in Lijing County, in Shandong Province, suddenly died.

  • The false cultivation in Laoshan

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    Ana

    The pursuit of Daoist cultivation is a recurring theme in classical Chinese literature. For instance, Journey to the West’s Sun Wukong voyages to the Spirit Terrace, Square-Inch Mountain seeking immortality from Patriarch Subodhi (Subhuti).

  • The immortality scam

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    Ana

    A charlatan informed the King of Yan that he could make him immortal, and the prince bade one of his subjects learn this art; but before the envoy could do so the stranger died. Then the prince, in great anger, executed his subject.

  • Did eating Tang Monk’s meat truly grant eternal life?

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    Juan

    In Journey to the West, many demons believed consuming Tang Monk’s flesh granted immortality. But was this true?

  • How old is the Tang Monk?

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    Juan

    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…

  • How powerful is Sun Wukong really?

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    Juan

    Sun Wukong, the Monkey King in Journey to the West, possesses extraordinary strength and supernatural abilities. For example, he can carry mountains, move at meteoric speeds, and defeat even the mightiest warriors. In this post, we will talk about how strong the monkey is and unveil the power of the monkey king.

  • Journey to the West – Episode 154 – Picture story

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    Juan

    Tripitaka and his disciples left the Lion-Camel Kingdom and continued their journey westward. After several months, winter came again. Ignoring the icy winds, they pressed forward, eating and sleeping in the wilderness despite the wind and rain.

  • Journey to the West – Episode 32 – Picture story

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    Juan

    After the conference ended, the Great Immortal, Patriarch Zhenyuan, left the Tushita Palace.

  • Journey to the West – Episode 7 – Picture story

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    Juan

    Six or seven years passed in the blink of an eye. One day, as Patriarch Subodhi lectured from the altar, Sun Wukong listened with gleeful excitement, scratching his ears and cheeks. Noticing this, the patriarch demanded, “Why are you distracted?” Wukong replied, “Your teachings are so profound, Master, I couldn’t contain my joy. Forgive…