Master Zhaozhou Congshen was a highly influential Chinese Chan Buddhist master of the Tang Dynasty. A key disciple of Master Nanquan Puyuan, he is celebrated for his profound yet unconventional wisdom expressed through paradoxical actions and dialogues (koans).
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Journey to the West – Episode 73 – Picture story
Early in the morning, Monk Tang put on his embroidered kasaya, while Wukong prepared the travel documents, Wujing took up the alms bowl, and Wuneng picked up his staff.
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Journey to the West – Episode 69– Picture story
The Monkey King exclaimed: “That explains everything! Why don’t you just escape and be done with it?”
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Journey to the West – Episode 68– Picture story
As soon as they crossed the Black River, the master and his disciples continued their journey westward, braving frost and snow.
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Journey to the West – Episode 52 – Picture story
Defeated, Tripitaka wiped his tears and rejoined his disciples. When the Monkey King saw his Master upset, he approached him and asked:
“Did the monks from this monastery strike you?”
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[Journey to the West] Return to China
The novel Journey to the West concludes its legend with a triumphant homecoming, sparing little detail on the return journey.
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Crow’s Nest Chan Master and Heart Sutra in Journey to the West
In Journey to the West, Master Subodhi (Subhuti) and Zen Master Wu Chao stand out as two of the most enigmatic figures. Both characters make only brief appearances in the novel before vanishing without a trace. Despite their fleeting presence, they play pivotal roles in shaping the story’s progression and spiritual undertones.
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