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Journey to the West: The Podcast

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by Richard Tseng

3.1(25 reviews)

100 episodes

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Join us each week as we take listeners through one of China's most beloved novels. Meet Sun Wukong the Monkey King, his Buddhist master, Xuanzhang, the lustful monster Pigsy aka Zhu Bajie, and the reformed sand demon, Sha Wujing, and journey with them to India to acquire invaluable Buddhist scriptures. This immortal tale has delighted billions of Asian children yet is relatively unknown here in the west. This podcast aims to change that! Childhood friends Richard Tseng and James Young will read and review every single chapter of the Anthony C Yu translation of Wu Chen'en's epic book. Along the way, we'll bust myths (did the Sun Wukong really burst out of stone?) examine its impact (Which world-famous animes did this legend inspire?) and learn more about Asian culture and its myths overall (which Indian monkey god inspired our monkey king?) So quit monkeying around Subscribe, and let's hit the silk road!

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9/20/2019

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September 17, 2021

Keep on going with Journey of the Monkey King!

<p>This week we take you behind the scenes of the Journey of the Monkey King Podcast. If you're not quite ready to go full enlightened after our last chapter, then listen to Caoimhe and Emjay give you the Chinese classic from a whole new angle. </p> <p>Follow them on social at:</p> <div data-pm-slice="1 1 []" data-en-clipboard="true"><a href= "https://twitter.com/monkeykingpod" rev= "en_rl_none">https://twitter.com/monkeykingpod</a></div> <div><a href="https://twitter.com/oakreef" rev= "en_rl_none">https://twitter.com/oakreef</a></div> <div><a href="https://twitter.com/taoiseachotrash" rev= "en_rl_none">https://twitter.com/taoiseachotrash</a></div> <div><a href="https://t.co/fhdI2irwW9?amp=1" rel= "noopener noreferrer" rev= "en_rl_none"><u>https://instagram.com/emjaystokes/</u></a></div>

September 3, 2021

Chapter 100: You're a Buddha! And You're a Buddha! And... you're a janitor!

<p>This week marks the conclusion of our Journey to the West! Monkey King and friends become buddhas, bodhisattvas, and arhats. But Tathagata has a special surprise waiting for Wuneng the pig... Thank you all for joining us on this trek, may you all know the root of happiness and be free of suffering!</p>

August 27, 2021

Chapter 99: Ordeal with it!

<p>Guanyin does some quick math and realizes that the pilgrims, including Monkey King and his master, are one ordeal short of the set needed to achieve enlightenment. So they get dumped on a turtle who reminds Tripitaka of a promise he once made...</p>

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What is Journey to the West: The Podcast?: Join us each week as we take listeners through one of China's most beloved novels. Meet Sun Wukong the Monkey King, his Buddhist master, Xuanzhang, the lustful monster Pigsy aka Zhu Bajie, and the reformed sand demon, Sha Wujing, and journey with them to India to acquire invaluable Buddhist scriptures.

This immortal tale has delighted billions of Asian children yet is relatively unknown here in the west. This podcast aims to change that!

Childhood friends Richard Tseng and James Young will read and review every single chapter of the Anthony C Yu translation of Wu Chen'en's epic book. Along the way, we'll bust myths (did the Sun Wukong really burst out of stone?) examine its impact (Which world-famous animes did this legend inspire?) and learn more about Asian culture and its myths overall (which Indian monkey god inspired our monkey king?)

So quit monkeying around Subscribe, and let's hit the silk road!
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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