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The greed that cost him everything

June 21, 2025

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It is said that in the state of Qi, there lived a man named Dongguo Chang, whose greed knew no bounds. He constantly dreamed of amassing a great fortune—ten thousand taels of gold.
Why does the Heavenly Court raise horses in Journey to the West?

June 16, 2025

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Since every immortal in Journey to the West can ride clouds and mists, why does the Heavenly Court bother raising horses?
[Journey to the West]The Truth Behind the Pseudonyms: A Trap of Temptation

April 12, 2025

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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.