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In Journey to the West, the first demon killed by Sun Wukong (the Monkey King) is the Monster King of Calamity(or Monstrous King of Havoc). This episode carries profound symbolic meaning rooted in Taoist cosmology.
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Journey to the West (Xiyouji) is a literary masterpiece rooted in the historical pilgrimage of the Tang Dynasty monk Xuanzang (602–664 CE) to India in search of Buddhist scriptures. Over centuries of layered cultural creation, it absorbed diverse influences—myths, folklore, religious teachings, and performative arts—to evolve into a literary classic blending adventurous storytelling with…
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In Journey to the West, the place where Sun Wukong practices is described as: “The Blessed Land of the Mountain of Flowers and Fruits, where the Cave Heaven hides the Water Curtain.”
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The Dao De Jing not only expounds the metaphysical theory of the Dao but also contains invaluable teachings on its applied cultivation. Chapter 10 of the Dao De Jing delineates the essential process of spiritual refinement.