Monkey was also known as Hanuman, the flamboyant son of the wind god.
He was made 'Pi-ma-wên' in the heavenly stables by the Jade Emperor
Hanuman, whose name means "heavy-jawed," is the monkey-hero whose name
and career are inexorably linked to Rama's in India.
Sun Wukong (Songukü in Japanese)
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Pigsy, the priest Tripitaka and Monkey set off on their journey to the west.
Kuan-yin, female priest, Bodhisattva
The Bodhisattva of Mercy and Compassion
Gaunyin in China
Kannon in Japan
Avalokitesvara in India
'Om Mani Padme Hûm' was engraved on the seal of the Buddha.
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