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Tripitaka fits into the Heroic Journey model because of the Helpers stage. Throughout the journey to the East, in order to find ancient scriptures, Monkey repeatedly helps Tripitaka combat some obstacles along the way. For instance, when the six men … Continue reading →

Monkey was given the name Wake-to Vacuity by Patriarch Subodhi, who has achieved immortality. Personally speaking, Monkey was given the name in order for him to recognize that he is missing crucial aspects of life to achieve Nirvana. The term … Continue reading →

From my common knowledge of Asian Studies, I am aware that this poem is created by a member of a religious tradition know as Daoism. Daoism stresses the idea of living in harmony with nature; including not giving names to … Continue reading →