In "Journey to the West", Sun Wukong is so naughtyWhy didn't the Buddha dare to kill it so easily?Personally, I think there are four main reasons.
First of all, Sun Wukong is a natural stone monkey with heaven and earth aura and supernatural powersIts ability has reached a point where it can compete with Heavenly Court.
Although the Buddha's magic power is boundless, in the face of such a powerful enemy, he also needs to be cautious, and he cannot easily use the means of killing, otherwise it will cause even greater trouble.
Then, in the process of following Tang Seng to learn scriptures, Sun Wukong often showed an unruly and disobedient sideBut he also helped Tang Seng solve many monsters and protect Tang Seng's safety.
In order to complete the task of learning scriptures, the Buddha needs to use the power of Sun Wukong, so he should not be killed easily.
In addition, as the leader of Buddhism, Buddha advocated the concept of compassion and universal benefit.
Although he has the ability to destroy the Monkey King, doing so may cause revolt and resentment from other yokai, negatively affecting the image and reputation of Buddhism.
The Buddha chose to use compassion and edification to influence Sun Wukong, so that he could realize his mistakes and change his ways.
In the end, the fundamental reason is that in traditional Chinese culture, the image of Sun Wukong represents bravery, strength and independent spirit.
He has a strong personality, dares to challenge authority, and is not afraid of power. If the Buddha easily kills the Monkey King, it may cause dissatisfaction and disgust among many people, and have a negative impact on the image and reputation of Buddhism.
To sum up, the reason why the Buddha did not dare to kill Sun Wukong easily was because it was not in line with his ideas and principles, and it might also cause greater trouble and disgust.
His choice to deal with the Monkey King's problem in a compassionate and edifying manner is in line with both Buddhist ideals and the values of traditional Chinese culture.
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