journey to the west

‘Journey to the West’: How the Monkey King Was Enlightened

September 9, 2022 by Tatiana Denning

The Monkey King, also known as Sun Wukong, was the first of the three to join the monk. (Image: via Shen Yun Performing Arts)

The 4 Greatest Classic Novels of Chinese Literature

November 3, 2022July 16, 2021 by Emma Lu

Chinese literature contains four masterpieces known as the Four Great Classic Novels (四大名著). 'Journey to the West,' 'Outlaws of the Marsh,' 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms,' and 'Dream of the Red Chamber' were written during the Ming and Qing dynasties. (Image: via shenyunperformingarts.org)

Do You Remember the Classic TV Series ‘Monkey’?

November 3, 2022July 15, 2021 by Max Lu

The perspective of a story determines who is telling it and how much information is revealed. (Image: Screenshot via YouTube)

The Timeless Story of Sun Wukong, the Monkey King

November 3, 2022March 29, 2021 by Jessica Kneipp

The characters in a story are what make it come to life. (Image: via Secret China)

Actress Develops a Belief in Buddhism After Playing Bodhisattva Guanyin

November 3, 2022March 18, 2020 by Jessica Kneipp

The perspective of a story determines who is telling it and how much information is revealed. (Image: Screenshot via YouuTube)

Visiting the Xuanzang Buddhist Temple

February 27, 2023September 20, 2019 by Emma Lu

The Xuanzang Temple, located in Nantou County, Taiwan, was established in 1965 to honor the Buddhist monk, Xuanzang who traveled to India to bring scriptures back to China. (Image: via Wikimedia Commons)

The Monkey King Is a Superhero!

February 13, 2023January 18, 2019 by Nspirement Staff

Finally, the day came when the Bodhisattva's chosen one, Monk Tang Sanzang, arrived at Wuxing Mountain. (Image: via Shen Yun Performing Arts)

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