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Session 47: Monkey and Pigsy Lost Their Master at Yellow Wind Ridge
What happens to a team when its leader suddenly disappears? Today we watch two very different teammates — Monkey and Pigsy — respond, improvise and cooperate under pressure. This episode is a great lesson in emergent leadership, complementary strengths, and the discipline needed to keep a group working toward a single purpose. Session Focus: We’ll study how Wukong and Wuneng (Pigsy) handle a real crisis when Sanzang is taken by the Yellow Wind monster. Together we’ll look for
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17 hours ago3 min read


Session 46: Master, Monkey, and Pigsy: A Pilgrimage in Teamwork
As Sanzang, Wukong, and the newly-joined Pigsy continue their westward journey, they meet an old man who offers them lodging before their next trial at Yellow Wind Ridge. Session Focus: In this session, we’ll step into the shoes of a “team observer.” How does Sanzang lead as the head of the pilgrimage? What traits of leadership does he embody? How do Monkey and Pigsy interact with each other—and with their master? And what can these dynamics teach us about team building, mana
liz zhang
17 hours ago3 min read


Session 44: Pigsy and Wukong Getting to Know Each Other
After a few fights, Pigsy introduces himself and shares the story of his past — from his divine origins as Marshal Tian Peng to his fall and reincarnation into the “wrong womb.” Through his narrative, we catch a glimpse of how destiny unfolds in stages, shaped by choices, mistakes, and habitual tendencies. Pigsy’s confession invites us not only to understand his fate, but also to reflect on the shaping forces of our own lives. Session Focus: We will explore Pigsy’s self-intro
liz zhang
17 hours ago2 min read


Session 43: Wukong Meets Pigsy for the First Time
In this session, we meet a new and unforgettable character—Pigsy. But before we laugh at his quirks, the story reminds us of a deeper question: how often do we mistake appearance for reality? Squire Gao recoils at Monkey’s “ugly” face, while Pigsy first looked charming but slowly revealed his true nature. In our own lives too, we’re often quick to judge by what’s on the surface, forgetting that appearances can be deceiving, while true character takes time to see. When Master
liz zhang
17 hours ago2 min read


Session 41: Wukong Seeks Guanyin’s Help to Subdue the Black Bear Spirit
After several more rounds of fierce battle with the Black Bear Spirit, Wukong still cannot defeat him or recover the stolen cassock. He...
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Aug 263 min read


Session 42: The Black Bear Spirit Is Subdued and the Cassock Recovered
After a final contest, Bodhisattva Guanyin—through wisdom and transformation—subdued the Black Bear Spirit and recovered the stolen...
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Aug 263 min read


Session 40: The Black Bear Spirit Stole the Cassock
After learning that the cassock has been stolen by the Black Bear Spirit, Wukong charges up Black Wind Mountain in an effort to reclaim...
liz zhang
Aug 262 min read


Session 39: The pilgrims Encounters the First Life Crisis at the Guanyin Temple
In a world where appearances can be deceiving, how do we discern sincerity from self-interest? This week’s story offers a stark reminder:...
liz zhang
Aug 43 min read


Session 38: Wukong Shows Off the Cassock and Disturbs the Mind of the Aged Monk
In a world that often feels increasingly unsafe and complex, many of us search for a sense of grounding and clarity. One of the first...
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Aug 43 min read


Session 37: The Saddle and Bridle Are Perfectly Ready to Fit the White Horse
Today, we gather to reflect on something universal yet often overlooked: success rarely stands alone. Behind each visible achievement lie...
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Aug 43 min read


Session 36: The Jade Dragon (White Horse) Joins the Pilgrimage
Do you ask for help? Do you sometimes feel that asking for help is a sign of weakness? In this session, we’ll see that even the mighty...
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Aug 42 min read


Session 35: Wukong Returns to Sanzang and Is Tamed by the Spell
Is your heart unsettled? Do you have your own “spell” to calm and guide it? After Wukong angrily leaves his master Sanzang, he visits the...
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Aug 42 min read


Session 34: Wukong Slays the Six Bandits and Leaves Sanzang Due to His Nagging
As Wukong begins his journey as Sanzang’s disciple, his first challenge is the confrontation with the Six Bandits. With ease, he slays...
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Aug 42 min read


Session 32: Xuanzang Demonstrates His Strong Faith in Abiding by the Precepts
Xuanzang begins his journey westward with two attendants, but tragedy strikes early—they are devoured by demons. Terrified and lost,...
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Aug 43 min read


Session 31: Xuanzang’s Vow to Retrieve the Great Vehicle Scriptures
At a grand mass where Xuanzang is preaching the doctrine of the Little Vehicle (Hinayana), the Bodhisattva Guanyin and her disciple Moksa...
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Aug 42 min read


Session 30: the Bodhisattva Guanyin Sold the Treasures - For the Price of Faith and Virtue
In this session, the Bodhisattva Guanyin—disguised as a shabby, barefoot monk—appears in the market, selling a cassock and staff at a...
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Aug 42 min read


Session 29: Rebirth, Righteousness, and the Power of Good Deeds
In this session, we witness the extraordinary story of Liu Quan’s wife, who returns to life by inhabiting the borrowed body of Emperor...
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Aug 43 min read


Session 28: Emperor Taizong Promotes Good Deeds After Touring the Underworld
In this session, we witness Emperor Taizong—after returning from his extraordinary journey through the underworld—actively promoting...
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Aug 42 min read


Session 27: The Emperor Returns to Life after Touring the Underworld
Session 27: The Emperor Returns to Life after Touring the Underworld After failing to keep his promise to save the Dragon King, Emperor...
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Aug 42 min read


Session 26: The Dragon King is Beheaded for Violating the Heavenly Law
In this session, we explore one of the most dramatic episodes in Journey to the West. The Dragon King is beheaded by Minister Wei...
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May 52 min read
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