The second to last episode of Journey to the West was episode 15,"Return of the Soul, Kou Shanren." Watching Journey to the West: Sun Wukong Beats the White Bone Demon Three Times is not enough. Everyone is welcome to click to read the novel!
The last calamity in Journey to the West was when he encountered a turtle in the Tongtian River and soaked the scriptures. The four of them had gone through 80 difficulties to obtain the Mahayana Sutra from Buddha. After that, they were " thrown down " by the Eight Vajra, along with their horses and scriptures. They knew that there was still one more difficulty that they had yet to face. When the four of them were unable to cross the river, the old turtle that had once helped them, the Big White Loser, appeared and carried them back to the east bank. The old turtle was originally grateful that the four of them could return to their old residence after killing the golden fish spirit. However, Tang Sanzang had promised to help the old turtle ask when he could take off his shell and regain his human body, but Tang Sanzang had forgotten about it. In the middle of the river, when the old turtle asked him about it, he threw them into the river together with the scriptures because Tang Sanzang didn't keep his promise. In the end, he fished out the scriptures, but many of them were damaged. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
The following is the last paragraph of Journey to the West from different perspectives: ** 1. The traditional perspective of a happy ending ** Tang Sanzang and his disciples had finally arrived at Spirited Mountain after going through eighty-one difficulties. They received their rewards in front of Buddha. Tang Sanzang was conferred the title of Bodhisattva of Merit, Sun Wukong was conferred the title of Buddha of Victory, Zhu Wuneng was conferred the title of Envoy of the Pure Altar, Sha Wujing was conferred the title of Golden Body Arhat, and White Dragon Horse was conferred the title of Eight Heavenly Dragons. The master and disciples returned to Tang of the East with the scriptures. The Buddha's light shone on their way, as if it was an auspicious reflection of their success in obtaining the scriptures. After returning to the Tang Empire, Tang Sanzang began to promote Buddhism. He turned all his experiences in the Western Paradise into vivid stories of Buddhism and spread them to the people of the Tang Empire. His disciples continued to guard justice and the inheritance of Buddhism in their respective positions. Their stories became legends and spread forever in the world, encouraging future generations to fearlessly advance towards goodness and justice. ** 2. From the perspective of the subsequent impact of learning ** Tang Sanzang and his disciples arrived at Lingshan to obtain the scriptures. Everyone was conferred the title of Buddha and became a saint. They returned to the Tang of the East with the scriptures, but this was not the end. The arrival of the sutra had brought a new impact on the Tang of the East. Tang Sanzang and his disciples had to face how to integrate the profound Buddhist principles into the local culture and people's thoughts. During this process, they constantly opened forums to give lectures, answer questions, and communicate with local monks and scholars. Sun Wukong used his wisdom and magic power to help people solve the magic barrier caused by misunderstanding of Buddhism. Zhu Bajie used his optimism and affinity to make more ordinary people interested in Buddhism. Monk Sand's steadiness and loyalty became the power to maintain the stability of Buddhism. The White Dragon Horse also silently guarded this great cultural integration process. In the end, Buddhism took root in the Tang of the East and blended with the local culture, forming a unique religious and cultural landscape. ** 3. From the perspective of the character's growth and ending ** After experiencing countless hardships, Tang Sanzang and his disciples stood at the peak of Spirited Mountain. Tang Sanzang was no longer the powerless monk who was easily confused by appearances. Under the protection of his disciples and the experience of suffering, his heart was as firm as a rock, and his Buddha nature was full of brilliance. Sun Wukong had also turned from a rebellious stone monkey into a true victorious Buddha. His wildness was tamed by Buddhism, and his heart of justice was integrated with a higher level of compassion and wisdom. He would continue to protect the justice and balance between heaven and earth as a Buddha. Zhu Bajie overcame his laziness and greed. After he was appointed as the envoy of the Pure Altar, he understood that his mission was to eliminate the troubles caused by the desire for food. Sha Wujing had become a golden arhat from obscurity. His loyalty and tenacity had become the most precious wealth on his cultivation path. He would use this power to convert those lost souls. After the White Dragon Horse became the Eight Dragons, it also took on the responsibility of guarding the Buddhist Dharma in a new manner. Their story was the perfect ending of a great epic about growth, redemption, and sublimation. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
The story of Journey to the West ended with Tang Sanzang and his disciples successfully obtaining the true scriptures. After going through eighty-one trials, they finally arrived at the western paradise. The last challenge that Tang Sanzang and his disciples faced was often to test whether they were truly empty. Despite the hardships, they always had a firm belief. Tang Sanzang, a man who had always been compassionate and pious, had never wavered in his persistence and reverence for Buddhism. Sun Wukong relied on his superior skills and wisdom to vanquish demons and devils all the way. At this time, he had also completed his mission. He had grown from a traitor who had once wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace to a victorious Buddha. His transformation symbolized the sublimation after going through tempering. Zhu Bajie, this character full of human weaknesses, also overcame his laziness and gluttony in the hardships of this journey, and was conferred the title of Pure Altar Envoy. Friar Sand had been silently shouldering the burden and other hard work. His loyalty and simplicity made him a golden arhat. They returned to the Tang of the East with the scriptures and spread the wisdom and light of Buddhism. This journey was not only a geographical trek, but also a spiritual cultivation journey. Their stories spread all over the world and became immortal legends in people's mouths. They inspired countless people to be firm in their beliefs in the face of difficulties, to go forward bravely, to overcome difficulties with a positive and optimistic attitude, and to pursue their ideals and goals. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
Sun Wukong put the Jingu Staff back in its original place and said to the four of them,"Wukong has gone to the West and experienced 81 difficulties. If he really succeeds, he will come back to pick you up off the wall." Take care."
In the last chapter of the Journey to the West, Sun Wukong led Tang Sanzang, Zhu Bajie, and Monk Sand back to Sun Wukong's Huaguo Mountain with the Jingu Staff. At this time, Sun Wukong found that the four of them did not return to the Western Pure Land but came to a place called the Tang of the East. Sun Wukong was very confused because according to Buddhist teachings, only those who had cultivated to a certain level could go to the Pure Land of the West. Therefore, Sun Wukong decided to ask the four of them about the way of cultivation. After some communication, Sun Wukong found that the four of them were looking for something called the "true scripture", which was very important for going to the pure land of the west. Sun Wukong told the four of them about his experience on the way to get the scriptures and told them that if they got the scriptures, they could go to the pure land of the West; if they didn't get the scriptures, they would face serious consequences. In the end, Tang Sanzang and his disciples decided to continue to the Pure Land of the West and Sun Wukong would help them find the "true scripture". During the journey, Sun Wukong and Friar Sand experienced many dangers and challenges together, but they finally overcame the difficulties and successfully obtained the "true scripture". After returning to the Flowerfruit Mountain, Sun Wukong also understood the importance of cultivation and began to work harder to cultivate, hoping to become a stronger cultivator.
After returning from the scriptures, Tang Sanzang was conferred the title of Bodhisattva of Merit and Virtue by Tathagata, Sun Wukong was conferred the title of Buddha of Victory, Zhu Bajie was conferred the title of Bodhisattva of the Pure Altar, Monk Sha was conferred the title of Bodhisattva of Eight Treasures Golden Body, and Little White Dragon was conferred the title of Bodhisattva of Eight Heavenly Dragons. Judging from their titles, Tang Sanzang and Sun Wukong were conferred the title of Buddha, and their status was higher than Bajie, Monk Sand, and Little White Dragon, who were conferred the title of Bodhisattva. However, the specific ranking of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas on the Western Spirit Mountain was not clearly mentioned. It could only be judged that Tang Sanzang and Sun Wukong were higher than the other three according to the difference in the level of Buddha and Bodhisattva. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
In Journey to the West, Sun Wukong was one of the Seven Sages and the other six were Nezha, Immortal Taiyi, Princess Iron Fan, Bull Demon King, and Sha Wujing. The reason why Sun Wukong became the last of the Seven Sages was that he encountered many difficulties and dangers on his way to the Western Heaven to learn the scriptures. He had made some mistakes, so he was punished by the Jade Emperor to become a monkey in the mortal world. Sun Wukong was subdued by the Earth God and became a local god. During the journey, Sun Wukong helped Tang Sanzang to overcome many obstacles and thus made many friends and enemies. Although he was an immortal, he had suffered many setbacks and tribulations on his way to learn the scriptures, which made him stronger and braver. In the final battle, Sun Wukong and the Great Demon King fought fiercely. Although he was agile and resourceful, the strength and courage of the Great Demon King made Sun Wukong feel unprecedented pressure. In the end, Sun Wukong used the Jingu Staff to defeat the Great Demon King and achieved the final victory on the road to learning the scriptures. Therefore, Sun Wukong became the last of the Seven Sages because he had experienced many setbacks and dangers on his way to the scriptures. He had made mistakes and was punished by the Jade Emperor to descend to the mortal world. However, he became stronger and braver through trials and battles, and finally became a legendary hero.
In Journey to the West, the little white dragon was eventually given the title of Marshal Canopy. This was a famous Taoist god who was considered the head of the water officials. He was in charge of lakes, rivers, and other waters. The little white dragon had once provided important help to Tang Sanzang and his party on the way to the scriptures and played an important role in the final battle. Therefore, he had received the honor of Marshal Canopy.
Journey to the West was a classic with rich content. There were many ways to interpret it. ** 1. The perspective of society and officialdom ** 1. ** Reflects the officialdom of the Ming Dynasty ** - The Heavenly Court was seen as a reflection of the officialdom of the Ming Dynasty. The Jade Emperor was similar to the Jiajing Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. He was superstitious about Taoism and devoted himself to cultivation, just like the Jiajing Emperor, who devoted himself to longevity and did not care about government affairs. - The Taoist ancestor, the Grand Supreme Elder, and the others were hinting at the civil officials of the imperial court. They had great power and appeared to be worried about the country and the people, but in reality, they harmed the public and benefited their own interests. The Jade Emperor could do nothing about it, so he used the Buddhist forces to contain it. - The Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King and his faction were too close to Buddhism. Buddhism was humble in front of the Jade Emperor, but in fact, they secretly cultivated their power. On the surface, they obeyed, but on the inside, they opposed. On the way to the scriptures, the two factions sent people to do official business. They supported the project in name, but in reality, they competed for benefits. Along the way, there were two factions of demons and ghosts. They were transferred away after finishing their work, and the local tyrants without backgrounds were eliminated. - The book revealed the ugliness and internal struggles of the Heavenly Court, as well as Buddhism's apparent compliance with the Heavenly Court and its self-interest. It also hinted at the hardships on the way to the scriptures, reflecting the author Wu Chengen's dissatisfaction with the feudal system and his understanding of the darkness of society. ** 2. Symbol angle ** 1. ** From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine and traditional Chinese culture ** - Sun Wukong represented the mind that grew with enlightenment. The "Crescent Moon and Three Stars Cave" that he was apprenticed to symbolized the place where the mind grew. The combination of the "Crescent Moon and Three Stars" was the word "heart". His master was Bodhi, and "Bodhi" had the meaning of enlightenment. He also symbolized a kind of teacher who transcended the limitations of religion. Sun Wukong's Dharma name, Wukong, corresponded to his mind, which represented the growth of enlightenment. - Zhu Bajie was in charge of the kidneys. Because the kidneys could not be "Wukong" like the heart, his Dharma name was "Wuneng". - Sha Wujing was related to the spleen. The heart was fire, and the kidney was water. Water and fire were transported and transformed by the spleen (earth). The heart, kidney, and spleen corresponded to Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing respectively, symbolizing the unity of the primordial spirit, essence, and vitality to form Sanzang. - From this point of view, Journey to the West could be understood as a person's mental journey of enlightenment."A trip is a thought." This thought was the distance from ignorance to enlightenment. The 81 difficulties were all mental demons. The Holy Mountain was in the heart. Everyone had a Holy Mountain Pagoda and had to cultivate their hearts under the Holy Mountain Pagoda. 2. ** From the perspective of a character prototype ** - Sun Wukong abhorred evil and dared to offend both the Heavenly Court and Buddhist forces. He had a stubborn temper and there were many possible explanations for his original form. ** 3. Perspective of literary creation ** 1. ** Relationship with other works ** - Among the Four Great Masterpieces, Journey to the West was the most adapted work. It originated from stories such as "The Great Tang Sanzang's Poetry on the Pilgrimage to the West","The Commentary on Journey to the West", and "The Zaju of Journey to the West". The first protagonist of the Journey to the West was changed from Tang Sanzang to Sun Wukong. - At the beginning, the author constructed a magnificent "Journey to the West Universe", setting the time of the universe (such as the number of heaven and earth, the division of one yuan into twelve meetings, etc.) and space (the structure of the four continents, the four seas, the underworld, the celestial heavens, etc.). 2. ** Literature Evaluation ** - Lu Xun believed that "Journey to the West" was a book written by a Confucian scholar, but it was actually a game, not a language. Therefore, the book only occasionally talked about the five elements of life and death, especially did not learn Buddhism. Therefore, there were absurd and nonsensical scriptures in the last chapter. It was because of the mixed teachings that it had been popular for a long time. Therefore, his works were also the same as Sakyamuni and Laojun. The true nature and the primordial spirit were mixed, so that the disciples of the three religions could be attached to it." - Hu Shi mentioned,"Therefore, although he narrates things that change suddenly, but also every word that is used to explain the situation, so that the gods and devils have human feelings, the essence of charm is also familiar with the world, and the meaning of cynicism is contained." The two masters both thought that Journey to the West had the characteristics of "game" and "cynicism." However, Journey to the West could also be said to be a profound book. It was not just a simple game. ** 4. Thematic perspective ** 1. ** Positive energy and harmony ** - Journey to the West could also be regarded as a masterpiece full of positive energy. It was a description of the image of China's "fighting gentleman", a secret manual to free himself from worries, and a classic work of harmony between Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. 2. ** Dark side revealed ** - The world of Journey to the West was filled with dark phenomena. For example, demons ate people (General Yin, Techushi, etc.), people ate people (the monk king failed), and immortals ate people (Kui Wood Wolf). Buddhism was greedy for money and killed people (Guanyin Zen Monastery coveted the kasaya, and the Great Thunderclap Monastery demanded personnel), Daoism caused chaos in the country (Wuji Kingdom's national master murdered the king, and Bhikhu Kingdom's national master harmed the children), the underworld was bent on favoritism (Judge Cui privately changed the Life and Death Book), and the Heavenly Court was plunged into misery (Fengxian County had no rain for three years, and two people starved to death). <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>