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 me!”
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Journey to the West – Episode 6 – Picture story
They passed rows and rows of lofty towers and huge alcoves, of pearly chambers and carved arches. After walking through innumerable quiet chambers and empty studios, they finally arrived beneath the Jade Platform, the Monkey King saw Patriarch Subodhi (Master Subhuti) seated solemnly, flanked by thirty young immortals.
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Pilgrimage to the Realm of Buddha
Over the past two months, we have explored the Chinese classic Journey to the West. Though a mythological narrative, it is rooted in historical events.
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[Journey to the West] The Diviner – Yuan Shoucheng
In Journey to the West, gods and demons wield immense supernatural powers, while mortals are typically portrayed as frail and vulnerable. Yet, there are rare exceptions—figures like Liu Boqin, Wei Zheng, and Yuan Shoucheng.
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How many demons are in Journey to the West?
In Journey to the West, there are 132 major demons alongside countless minor ones. These major demons are distributed across the four continents as follows:
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Nine-Headed Insect and Journey to the West
The Nine-Headed Insect, also known as the Nine-Headed Bird or Nine-Headed Avian, is a mythical creature in Chinese legends and serves as the original inspiration for the Nine-Headed Insect featured in the mythological novel Journey to the West.
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[Journey to the West] The Mystery of the Stolen Peaches
In Journey to the West, the theft of the Peaches of Immortality from the Heavenly Orchard is a pivotal episode. While Sun Wukong (the Monkey King) is the apparent culprit, the incident is shrouded in doubt, layered with political intrigue and celestial manipulation.
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