The master and disciples arrived at the Guanyin Zen Monastery. Sanzang greeted the monk at the gate with a reverent, palms-together bow.
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[Journey to the West] Is Wukong Male or Female?
The question of whether the Monkey King (Sun Wukong) is male or female arises frequently, as Journey to the West never explicitly portrays him having sexual desires toward men or women.
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[Journey to the West] Symbolism of Flower-Fruit Mountain
The Mountain of Flowers and Fruits is the legendary birthplace and kingdom of Sun Wukong (the Monkey King) in Journey to the West. While its name superficially refers to its lush flora, it carries profound Buddhist symbolism.
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