Conquering attachment/desire is central to Buddhism
• Monkey: throughout the novel, claims status and spiritual qualities
he does not possess = Buddhist “pride”/expulsion from Sangha.
P 74 “how can you an animal … only … half human, dare make
such a boast?”
Nor is he the “go with the flow” Daoist !!!!!!!!!!!!!
And Tripitaka; “I am a great & illustrious priest” (p 166).
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