Myths and Legends

397: Monkey King: King of Hearts

Dec 11, 2024
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ANECDOTE

Caged Boys

  • Xuanzang, Monkey King, Pigsy, and Sandy arrive outside Bixu, now Young Master's City.
  • They discover caged boys outside every house, prompting concern and a need to investigate.
ANECDOTE

King's Illness and the Monk's Cure

  • A Taoist monk offered a girl as tribute to the king, who later fell ill.
  • The monk's cure involved 1,111 boys' hearts, leading to the city's caged children.
INSIGHT

Taoism vs. Buddhism

  • Taoism, rooted in Lao Shu's teachings, emphasizes harmony with the Tao, nature's order.
  • Often, villains disguised as Taoist monks create tension between Buddhism and Taoism in the story.
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