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

Summary

In this excerpt, Wu Kong arrives at Huasheng Temple and engages in a profound dialogue with a monk named Chen Xuan Zang about Buddha's nature and salvation. Their conversation explores complex philosophical concepts of awareness, spiritual awakening, and the potential transformation of existence. Wu Kong then encounters Li Bai on the street in an unexpected meeting, hinting at a predestined connection through a shared poem and mysterious references to an old Taoist priest. The narrative blends spiritual contemplation with a serendipitous encounter, revealing layers of mystical interconnectedness.

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