Calamities in Journey to the West? My heart and form are both void.

Summary

The text describes Sun Wukong's journey in a mystical cultivation realm, focusing on his struggles with understanding spiritual teachings and feeling out of place among other disciples. Despite being a monkey studying under the Bodhi Patriarch, he remains introspective and cautious, constantly aware of his limitations. He experiences difficulty comprehending lectures, feels burdened by past memories, and faces subtle discrimination from senior disciples. His inner monologue reveals a complex character wrestling with identity, purpose, and the challenges of spiritual cultivation.

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