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Why did Sun Wukong have a headache?

Sun Wukong's headache is most famously caused by the Golden Casket of Pain (金箍, Jīn Gū), which is a magical headband placed on his head by the Buddhist Bodhisattva Guanyin...

What are the feathers on Sun Wukong's head?

The feathers on Sun Wukong's head, specifically the "golden phoenix feathers" (金翅, jin chi), are an important iconographic feature of his character in various depictions of Journey to the West...

How Sun Wukong’s Golden Circlet Came to Be

The golden headband, or "jin gu" (金箍) in Chinese, has become one of the most iconic symbols associated with Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, in Journey to the West. This...

What is samsara? Understanding Samsara: The Cyc...

Samsara is a term deeply rooted in Eastern philosophy and religions, particularly in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. It refers to the continuous cycle of life, death, and rebirth, governed...

How do I know if I am a bodhisattva?

Identifying as a bodhisattva is less about a formal declaration and more about embodying certain qualities and intentions. Here are some signs that you might be on the path of...

Who are the three gods of Buddhism?

In Buddhism, there isn't a concept of gods in the same way as in many other religions. Instead, Buddhism focuses on enlightenment and the path to achieving it. However, there...