Among the ancient myths and legends, there is a classic literary masterpiece called "Journey to the West", which tells the fantasy story of Sun Wukong from the spirit stone to the monkey king and then to the growth of a fighting saint. This article will ** one of the mysterious and intriguing characters - Bodhi Master, and Wukong's brothers. Although they did not appear in "Journey to the West", where did they go?
Goku's path to enlightenment.
Sun Wukong, originally a spirit stone of Nuwa to mend the sky, was scattered in the world, absorbing the essence of heaven and earth, and finally conceived. Despite his extraordinary abilities, his sanity was not fully opened.
Over time, Sun Wukong gradually grew into the Monkey King. The gibbon monkey suggested that he learn the art of apprenticeship, so Wukong went through difficulties to come to Fangcun Mountain, worshiped under the door of the Bodhi master, and got the name of the word "Wu".
The mysterious identity of the Bodhi Guru.
In "Journey to the West", Master Bodhi is the first master of Sun Wukong's worship, and his image is dominated by Taoist robes, and his identity is quite mysterious among readers. Historically, the evaluation of the Bodhi master is "the great awakening of the golden mountain, the Western Miaofa ancestor Bodhi", and some scholars even boldly believe that he is the Western Rulai.
However, the current phrase "where we meet, the flying immortals are the way, and we sit quietly and speak the Yellow Court" refutes the statement that Bodhi is the West. When Bodhi named Wukong, the Dharma name was ranked according to the Dharma name in Buddhism, indicating that he was a master of Buddhism and Taoism, and there was no prototype of his character in history.
The tacit understanding between master and apprentice.
During Wukong's study of art, Bodhi Shuzu told him: "If you are in trouble outside, don't say that you are my apprentice." This seems to foreshadow Goku's future predicament. Bodhi, as a master who taught Wukong's skills, was powerful in his own right, but he did not show up to help Wukong at the critical moment of learning scriptures and making trouble in the Heavenly Palace.
Perhaps, Bodhi already knew Wukong's life path, and his disappearance was to allow Wukong to grow up alone and explore all kinds of things in the world. Goku himself is alone, with no relatives or friends, which also becomes an obstacle on his path to becoming a god.
The mystery of the existence of the Bodhi Master.
There is a saying that Bodhi Master does not exist, he just exists in Wukong's fantasy, it is an empty dream. **In the first episode, Wukong met the woodcutter and sang "Watching chess is rotten, cutting wood Dingding", this allusion tells the story of a woodcutter who went up the mountain to chop wood, met two people playing chess, the axe actually rotted, and saw people who were not their own time and space. This may mean that Master Bodhi only exists in the loneliness and loneliness of Wukong's heart.
Goku's mysterious brother.
Wukong's brother did not appear in "Journey to the West". Wukong worships under the Bodhi Gate, and it stands to reason that there should be other capable people or immortals who also worship under his door, but when Wukong broke through the Three Realms, he did not see any senior brothers.
There is speculation that Wukong's brother may have died long ago, because the book only explains that Sun Wukong learned the art of immortality. Or, the senior brothers are more inclined to mortals, because Wukong is the only subordinate who is qualified to learn spells, and the other brothers can only choose among the four ** of "Magic Flow Static Movement", and they have not really become beginners**.
"Journey to the West" in reality
"Journey to the West" is set in the late Ming Dynasty and is a highly philosophical Zhiwei**. Through **, we can see that many Taoist and Buddhist ideas are transmitted in it, and at the same time, it also satirizes the social system and ruling ideas of the time.
* is considered a tragedy and a mockery of the society of the time. In reality, the ending of Xuanzang and Wukong is also quite sad. However, it also reflected the class struggle in the society of the time, as well as a critique of the political and cultural conditions of the time.
Epilogue. Journey to the West is a philosophical classic that allows readers to think about important issues such as life, society, and faith through Wukong's fantastical adventures. The mysterious identity of Wukong's brother and Bodhi ancestor adds a layer of mystery and far-reaching meaning to the whole story. Perhaps, this is one of the reasons why "Journey to the West" has always been loved by readers.
The Miracle of Buddhism: The Mystery of Bodhi Behind the Monkey King and the Mystery of the Brothers" profoundly reveals some of the little-known characters and plots in "Journey to the West", as well as the far-reaching influence of these elements in **. From the growth process of Sun Wukong, the mysterious identity of Bodhi Master to the mystery of Wukong's brothers, the article reveals the hidden mysteries in this literary masterpiece one by one.
First of all, the article shows his evolution from the spirit stone to the monkey king and then to the fighting saint through a review of Sun Wukong's growth process. This process is not only a mythical story, but also a reflection on human nature, growth and apprenticeship. The suggestion of the gibbon monkey and the description of Wukong worshipping in Fangcun Mountain give the reader a deeper understanding of the arduous process of Wukong's learning art.
Secondly, the article focuses on the analysis of the mysterious identity of the Bodhi Master. As for the identity of the Bodhi Master, the article proposes a variety of possibilities, including the claim that he is a Western Nyorai and the possibility of his existence in Wukong's mind. Through the comparison of literary description and historical evaluation, the article triggers the reader's thinking about the true identity of the Bodhi master and adds to the mystery of the story.
Then, the article digs deep into the mystery of Wukong's brothers. Although Wukong's brothers did not appear in **, the author's speculation about them aroused the curiosity of readers. The article starts from the logic of Wukong worshipping under the Bodhi Sect, speculating that the senior brother may have died long ago or is more inclined to mortals. This assumption makes the whole story more three-dimensional, and the reader has a deeper understanding of Goku's environment.
The article concludes by pointing out some of the influences of "Journey to the West" in reality. Through the analysis of the ironic social system and ruling ideology in **, the article outlines the characteristics of the society in the late Ming Dynasty and shows the unique position of "Journey to the West" in the social background of the time. At the same time, the comparison of the endings of Xuanzang and Wukong in reality makes readers think more deeply about the criticism of the political and cultural situation at that time.
Overall, the article is informative and well-organized, and through the interpretation of some lesser-known elements of "Journey to the West", it presents readers with a more three-dimensional and rich story world. At the same time, through the analysis of the impact in reality, readers have a more comprehensive understanding of this literary masterpiece.
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