When Wu Cheng'en wrote The Journey to the West, he referred to the praises in The Romance of Gods. , and his writing time, of course, later than the romance of the gods, but both are based on ancient folklore, there is no research, such as:
The same person:
Worship God-Journey to the West
Manjusri, the Buddha of Buddhism-Manjusri Bodhisattva
Pu Xian Real Person-Samantabhadra Bodhisattva
Wooden coffin-a traveler who benefits the coast
Guanyin Bodhisattva-Kind Waterway Man
The above are three great scholars (and one disciple). In the The Journey to the West, the roar of their mounted lions and elephants was soothed by the gods.
In addition, Yang Jian was Erlang God, and the Seven Saints of Meishan whom he appeased were later Meishan brothers. Nezha and Li Tianwang also appeared in two films.
All the above people have a history. If we just say that they are similar, I personally think that the fairy with long ears and the jade rabbit of Chang 'e are actually a good match:)
The Journey to the West is a mythical novel based on the story of Xuanzang, a monk in the Tang Dynasty, who went to Tianzhu (India) to learn Buddhist scriptures. It was rewritten by Wu Cheng'en on the basis of folklore and related scripts and plays. With rich imagination, romantic technique and humorous language, this book is a unique masterpiece in vernacular novels. There are two popular literary images in the book, the Monkey King, who is a miraculous figure, and Pig, who is timid and selfish. The image of the Monkey King is an artistic summary of the outstanding qualities of the people, such as daring to fight against evil forces and not being afraid of difficulties. It also entrusts the people with a beautiful ideal of defeating evil forces.
Romance of the gods
1. The Journey to the West is closely related to the Romance of Gods.
I think you will be familiar with The Journey to the West and The Romance of Gods in the Ming Dynasty. Sun, from two works.
Myths such as "Wukong makes trouble in Heaven" and "What makes trouble in the sea" are household names and everyone knows them. Although these two novels are about different dynasties,
Story, but the characters in it are inextricably linked. You, such as Li Jing, Nezha, Bai Mu, Yang Jian and others, are reflected in both books.
And after a few years, Manjusri Guangfa Tianzun, Pu Xian real person, kind channel person, and the Taoist priest burning lamps in the romance of ghosts and gods were all rehabilitated and joined.
Buddhism. Later, it became Manjusri Bodhisattva, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, Guanyin Bodhisattva and ancient Buddha. These characters also appear in The Journey to the West.
. It can be seen that the two works are closely related.
2. Brief introduction of The Journey to the West and the powerful figures in The Romance of Gods.
1. Journey to the West 2.
A. Tathagata
Tathagata is a respected Sakyamuni in the western paradise, and there is no Amitabha in the south. The top of vultures in Tianzhu Lingshan, Hezhou, Xiniu achieved six great achievements.
Zhang jinshen. This man is magical and powerful. As soon as he appeared, he solved the catastrophe in the sky. Later, he used his skills many times to help Wukong break a lot.
Pain. It can be called the Big Mac in Journey to the West.
B. Bodhi founder
Bodhi is an overseas immortal. He lived in seclusion in the deep mountains, without revealing himself. Although the magic is boundless, it is unknown. This big fairy only uses
It took the Monkey King three years to learn the skills of immortality, seventy-two changes and somersault cloud. This is the most important thing for Wukong to make trouble in the future.
He laid a good foundation after becoming a Buddha. It can be seen that Bodhi is by no means an idle generation.
2. Five leaders of the Romance of Gods.
A. Laozi
That is, too old gentleman. He is a big disciple of Hong Jun's bodhi old zu and is in charge of education. He went down the mountain three times to help explain the power of teaching and quit teaching immortals. I used to be angry
Three times, defeated the leader of Tian Tong. In The Journey to the West, he lived in a world full of hatred. He was one of the leaders of Sanqing religion and the ancestor of the holy land of Taiqing.
Tai Shang Lao Zu, also known as Tai Shang Lao Jun.
B. yuanshi county Tianzun
Yuan Shi Tian Zun is the second disciple of Hong Jun, who is in charge of teaching. He has many disciples, many of whom are famous. Just like manjusri in Buddhism
Three Bodhisattvas, Pu Xian, Guanyin, and Sun Buddha in seven buddha were all his disciples. There are Yang Jian, Nezha, Excavate and others.
Are all his disciples. Later, he became the director of Sanqing School-the congenital ancestor of Jade Qing Holy Land in Journey to the West.
C. Patriarch Tian Tong
Leader Tian Tong is the third disciple of Hong Jun's bodhi old zu, who is responsible for interception. He has the most disciples, but most of them just fill in the blanks. But he
Also made a lot of contributions to heaven. Like the Jade Emperor's Twenty-four Stars, Lei Gong Dian Mu and Putian Astrology, almost all of them are his masters. Tian Tong hierarch
Jiang Ziya listened to the slanderers of his disciples and was blocked by the array of "all immortals" and "all immortals". Later, with the joint efforts of the four leaders,
Break this array. He is another leader of Sanqing School-Lingbao Tianzun, the ancestor of Tian Tong, the holy land of Shangqing.
D. take the lead
Taoist is the leader of western religions and lives in the western paradise. This man is six feet tall and has a yellow face. I haven't left it for many years.
This place. Later, at the invitation of others, the three relics won the immortal gate and broke the evil array with Laozi and Yuanshi.
E. quasi-Taoism
Zhunti Taoist is the second leader of western religions. I have been to Dongtu many times. He is more open-minded than Jieyin and has helped explain the crisis many times.
Difficult. It can be said that the two roads are connected. The blessing pestle and the wonderful seven-treasure tree in your hand are really amazing. The leader of Tian Tong was defeated by Zhu Di twice.
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There are clues in Journey to the West.
The Monkey King's master Bodhi, who traveled to the West, was a fairy. Because the Monkey King has been practicing Taoism in Sanxingdong for seven years.
After studying martial arts for three years, Ling Xiao's hall was discovered, so many people were very interested in his master Bodhi. So this person
who is it? There is no clue left in Journey to the West? The answer is no.
Let's take a look at the residence of Bodhi's father first. Bodhi, the founder of Bodhi, lives in seclusion in Hezhou Niu, "Lingtai Square-inch Mountain, carrying the moon and Samsung Cave". "spirit
The word "Taicun Mountain" begins with the word "Lingshan", and the "oblique moon and three stars" are things in the sky, which means "the sky". Put them together:
"Tianling Mountain" and the Tathagata we know live in Yin Temple, and "Tianzhu Mountain" is in Hezhou Niu. The names of these two mountains are so similar.
For example, is this really a coincidence? Is there any connection between Bodhi founder and Tathagata?
When the Monkey King first met Bodhi's founder, Wu Cheng'en described it this way: "See Bodhi's founder sitting on the stage, with three on either side.
Ten fairies are standing under the stage. Sure enough: I feel that Jin Xian is not dirty, and the West is the wonderful ancestor of Bodhi; Three or three lines of life can't be extinguished, and the whole spirit is kind. "(
The first time I saw Journey to the West). It can be seen that the founder of Bodhi is also a respected person in the West. Bodhi is a symbol of western Buddhism. Is that what you mean?
Is the founder of Bodhi a Buddha or a Taoist? If he is a Buddha, why does he know all about Taoist culture? If he is Tao, why is there "?"
What about "Bodhi, the ancestor of the West"?
4. "Romance of the Gods" to find the answer
In the Journey to the West, we can't solve the mystery of Bodhi's identity. But we know that the characters in The Journey to the West are related to "Shen Feng"
The characters in love stories are closely related. I said it before. The bodhi ancestor in Journey to the West gives people the feeling of being a Buddha.
Tao is one. In the Romance of the Gods, there happens to be a Taoism that looks like a Buddha but is not a Buddha-Western religion. Western religions have two leaders, Fa.
Infinite strength, magical vastness. He helped the Taishang Laojun and the Yuanshi Tianzun to decipher the "Zhu Xian Array" and "Wan Xian Array" laid by Tian Tong. It can be called "seal"
Two top masters of the romance of God. One of them is called guidance, and the other is called quasi-guidance.
1. Receiving Taoist VS Tathagata Buddha
Taoist priests live in the western paradise, six feet tall and yellow-faced. Can not help but remind people that The Journey to the West has completed its entry into Liu Zhang.
Golden Buddha. They look so alike that they are in charge of the western paradise. Are they alone? Then let's take a look.
Look at the two authors' descriptions of the two roles.
The following passage is taken from Chapter 78 of Love of the Gods:
Listen to the Taoist priest and come to the East with him. I saw my foot on Xiangyun, and suddenly I came to Lu Peng. Guang came to Lao Zi and Yuan.
At first, he said, "Two western teachers are very respectful." Lao Zi and Yuan Shi led the crowd to meet the enemy under the tent. I saw a man standing six feet tall. But look:
Daxian barefoot jujube pear fragrance, stepping on Xiangyun is more abnormal;
Twelve lotus stands play a magic weapon, and the edge of Bade pool is white.
Life is positive with heaven and earth, and happiness is crazy with Hongbo.
This is the name of a relic cultivated in the west.
Lao Tzu and Yuan Shi took the invitation, put it on their bodies, kowtowed and sat down.
B. Look at The Journey to the West's description of the seventh middle road:
I saw the barefoot fairy coming again. After bowing to the jade emperor, he thanked the Buddha and said, "I am deeply impressed by the demon nature and surrender to the demon monkey." There is nothing to respect.
, with two pears and a few dates. "The poem says:
Daxian's barefoot dates and pears are fragrant, and his dedication to Tommy is long-lasting.
The seven treasures of Lianhua Mountain are as stable as others, and the golden flowers are as beautiful as brocade.
Life with heaven and earth is not absurd, and Fu is crazier than Hongbo.
Happy life as scheduled, leisurely and comfortable in the west.
Tathagata is also called Xie. Tell Arnold and Ye Jia to put away all the offerings and give the Jade Emperor a thank-you banquet.
C in the romance of the gods, there is another passage:
On the top of the Taoist priest, three Buddhist relics appeared and shot swords. That sword is absolutely reliable. How can you come down? Western hierarch went into slaughter.
Xianmen, kill Xianque Li.
Many factors show that Taoist priests became Buddha after several years. Western religion is the predecessor of Buddhism.
2. quasi-Taoist VS bodhi founder
Let's see how these two works evaluate the other two:
A. For the first appearance of Taoist Zhunti, see Chapter 61 of Romance of the Gods:
After hearing this, Manjusri Guangfa Tianzun shouted, "Brother Dao, keep people with swords!" Guangfa Tianzun recalled that he couldn't recognize who this person was; Tie head pair
In a bun, wearing a Taoist robe, and with a slightly bearded yellow face, the Taoist priest said, "I'm sorry!" Guangfa Tianzun replied, "Where do Taoist friends come from? What do you want to see? "
The Taoist said, "Brother Dao doesn't know me, so I'll tell you everything, and then I'll know:
I feel that Jin Xian is second to none. Bodhi, the wonderful ancestor of the west;
If you don't die or live three or three lines, you will be full of goodwill.
Emptiness changes with it, just like nature;
The same fate as heaven, solemnity, exorcist, and bright heart have been robbed.
The Taoist priest said: "Poverty is the only way for Taoist priests under Western teaching."
B. Bodhi appeared for the first time and saw Journey to the West for the first time:
I saw Bodhi's father sitting on the stage with thirty fairies standing on both sides. That's:
I feel that Jin Xian is not polluted, and the West is the wonderful ancestor of Bodhi;
If you don't die or live three or three lines, you will be full of goodwill.
Emptiness changes with it, just like nature;
The same fate as heaven, solemnity, exorcist, and bright heart have been robbed.
The quasi-Taoist in the Romance of Gods is an enlightened person. He came to the East many times to change his destiny. Have a good understanding of Oriental Taoism.
. He is the second leader of western religions. I know Buddhist culture like the back of my hand The founder of Bodhi in The Journey to the West is like a Buddha and a Taoist. Say the name
Bodhi is a Taoist. It can be seen that he has a deep relationship with western Taoism. One teaches in the western paradise, and the other lives in seclusion in Hezhou, Xiniu.
. There are indications that the founder of Bodhi is a Taoist Zhunti. It was only later that western religions merged into Buddhism and Taoist priests changed their names to Tathagata.
The Buddha told his Buddhist disciples to allow the Taoist priest to change his name to Bodhi and live in seclusion in the mountains and forests to cultivate morality.
Verb (short for verb) The answer is revealed.
According to the comments of the above two articles and four poems, we can draw a conclusion. That is, the founder of Bodhi is a Taoist Zhunti and a Tathagata.
Brother. These two men used to be in charge of western teaching. Later, the Tathagata became a six-foot golden body, established Buddhism and annexed western religions. Bodhi's father has since disappeared.
Living in a mountain forest, the mountain name is "Lingtai Square Inch Mountain", which is opposite to "Tianzhu Lingshan". In the future, self-reliance and self-cultivation, except for the residents in the mountains,
No one knows where he lives. Even the Tathagata doesn't know where his brother is. I didn't even know there were immortals in Hezhou, Xiniu. Rulaizeng
This evaluation of Xi Niuhezhou: "I am a western Niuhezhou person who is neither greedy nor murderous. Although I'm not real, everyone will live a long life "(see The Journey to the West for the eighth time
Back). It can be seen that Tathagata, who is in the same place as Xi Niu, does not know the existence of Bodhi Zu Bodhi. Therefore, the way of Bodhi is no less than that of Tathagata.
. You can even avoid the Buddha's eyes.