Journey to the West: The Fiercest Worker in the Heavenly Court.

Summary

In a tense exchange, Maitreya Buddha admonishes Tripitaka for his reckless words, emphasizing that true Buddhism requires maintaining a benevolent facade despite personal grievances. He warns against the karmic consequences of violence and urges restraint, highlighting the importance of understanding heavenly principles and the cycle of cause and effect. Sun Wukong, skeptical of Maitreya's teachings, questions the existence of retribution, noting that the powerful often escape consequences while the innocent suffer. Tripitaka, emboldened by Sun Wukong, declares his willingness to act as retribution against evildoers, prompting Maitreya's anger and concern for Tripitaka's moral decline. The chapter concludes with Maitreya's frustration at Tripitaka's misguided intentions.

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