In Journey to the West (Chapter 23: “Four Saints Test the Zen Heart”), the four bodhisattvas disguise themselves as a widow and her three daughters to test the pilgrims’ spiritual resolve. Their names are riddled with homophonic puns and double meanings, critiquing worldly illusions.
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The Six Bandits in Journey to the West
In Journey to the West, Chapter 14, titled “Mind Monkey returns to the Right – The Six Robbers vanish from sight”, introduces six robbers who ambush Tang Sanzang and Sun Wukong.
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Immortality and Journey to the West
In many cultures, immortality is regarded as a noble ideal. Ancient Chinese myths, legends, and texts are rich with stories and figures pursuing eternal life.
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