https://radio.cgtn.com/podcast/column/other/Monkey/550 Journey to the West, a fantasy fiction, was written by Wu Cheng’en of the Ming Dynasty, and is one of the Four Great Classical Novels in Chinese literature. It has been described as arguably the most popular literary work in East Asia. Monkey, is an abridged translation of the sixteenth-century Chinese novel, by British English orientalist and sinologist Arthur Waley. Originally published in 1942, Monkey remains one of the most-read English-language versions of the novel. en Copyright @ China Plus Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:17:44 GMT 5 https://cgtn-radio-data.cgtn.com/rss/programother/550podcastcpchinapluspodcast@hotmail.comserial Monkey Journey to the West, a fantasy fiction, was written by Wu Cheng’en of the Ming Dynasty, and is one of the Four Great Classical Novels in Chinese literature. It has been described as arguably the most popular literary work in East Asia. Monkey, is an abridged translation of the sixteenth-century Chinese novel, by British English orientalist and sinologist Arthur Waley. Originally published in 1942, Monkey remains one of the most-read English-language versions of the novel. False China Plus Fourteen years after starting their journey, Tripitaka and his companions return to Chang'an, where the Emperor of Tang warmly welcomes them and receives the scrolls. Fourteen years after... false 1727 full Fourteen years after starting their journey, Tripitaka and his companions return to Chang'an, where the Emperor of Tang warmly welcomes them and receives the scrolls. Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:00:00 GMT 1_2702392 The pilgrims, assisted by magic clouds from the deities, face one final trial as they are dropped on the shore of the River that Flows to Heaven. The pilgrims, assist... false 1317 full The pilgrims, assisted by magic clouds from the deities, face one final trial as they are dropped on the shore of the River that Flows to Heaven. Fri, 17 Jun 2022 16:00:00 GMT 1_2702391 The pilgrims reach the Holy Mountain but find a swift river blocking their path. The pilgrims reach t... false 2111 full The pilgrims reach the Holy Mountain but find a swift river blocking their path. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:00:00 GMT 1_2702390 In their quest to rescue Tripitaka, Monkey and his disciples dive to the river's depths and discover Tripitaka in Turtle House. Monkey transforms into a crab to reassure Tripitaka of his rescue. Pigsy and Sandy battle the Great King of Miracles, who eventually flees to the surface. In their quest to re... false 1955 full In their quest to rescue Tripitaka, Monkey and his disciples dive to the river's depths and discover Tripitaka in Turtle House. Monkey transforms into a crab to reassure Tripitaka of his rescue. Pigsy and Sandy battle the Great King of Miracles, who eventually flees to the surface. Sat, 11 Jun 2022 16:00:00 GMT 1_2702389 Monkey and Pigsy, disguised as food for the Great King of Miracles, spring into action and reveal their true forms when the king reaches for Pigsy. They battle the king, who retreats to his underwater palace with a perch mother. The king uses a frozen river to trap Tripitaka, hoping to feast on him once his disciples are out of the way. Monkey and Pigsy, di... false 1977 full Monkey and Pigsy, disguised as food for the Great King of Miracles, spring into action and reveal their true forms when the king reaches for Pigsy. They battle the king, who retreats to his underwater palace with a perch mother. The king uses a frozen river to trap Tripitaka, hoping to feast on him once his disciples are out of the way. Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:00:00 GMT 1_2702388 The Emperor of Cart-Slow mourns the loss of the three Immortals until Monkey reveals they were treacherous animals plotting against him. The 500 freed Buddhists express their gratitude, and Monkey emphasizes the unity of Buddhism and other religions. The group then encounters the River That Leads to Heaven. The Emperor of Cart-... false 2231 full The Emperor of Cart-Slow mourns the loss of the three Immortals until Monkey reveals they were treacherous animals plotting against him. The 500 freed Buddhists express their gratitude, and Monkey emphasizes the unity of Buddhism and other religions. The group then encounters the River That Leads to Heaven. Sun, 05 Jun 2022 16:00:00 GMT 1_2702387 The Immortals challenge Tripitaka and his disciples to a series of contests to prove their superiority. During a meditation challenge, Monkey, in disguise, ensures Tripitaka wins by dealing with distractions and sabotaging the Tiger Strength Immortal. The Immortals challe... false 2449 full The Immortals challenge Tripitaka and his disciples to a series of contests to prove their superiority. During a meditation challenge, Monkey, in disguise, ensures Tripitaka wins by dealing with distractions and sabotaging the Tiger Strength Immortal. Thu, 02 Jun 2022 16:00:00 GMT 1_2702386 Monkey outsmarts the Immortals by controlling the weather with his divine connections, ensuring a stormy victory. The Immortals fail to summon the rain-dragons, and Monkey emerges triumphant. Monkey outsmarts the... false 1820 full Monkey outsmarts the Immortals by controlling the weather with his divine connections, ensuring a stormy victory. The Immortals fail to summon the rain-dragons, and Monkey emerges triumphant. Mon, 30 May 2022 16:00:00 GMT 1_2702385 The Emperor of Crow-cock is reluctant to reclaim his throne, while Tripitaka and Monkey prefer to continue their journey. Their travels lead them to the Kingdom of Cart-Slow. The Emperor of Crow-... false 2706 full The Emperor of Crow-cock is reluctant to reclaim his throne, while Tripitaka and Monkey prefer to continue their journey. Their travels lead them to the Kingdom of Cart-Slow. Fri, 27 May 2022 16:00:00 GMT 1_2702384 Tripitaka frees Monkey with the promise that he’ll revive the dead king using the World of Light, not the underworld. Monkey secures a life-restoring elixir from Lao Tzu and revives the Emperor of Crow-cock, who is grateful but embarrassed. Tripitaka frees Monk... false 2806 full Tripitaka frees Monkey with the promise that he’ll revive the dead king using the World of Light, not the underworld. Monkey secures a life-restoring elixir from Lao Tzu and revives the Emperor of Crow-cock, who is grateful but embarrassed. Tue, 24 May 2022 16:00:00 GMT 1_2702050 The empress reveals to the prince that her distant husband confessed in a dream that he was dead. Pigsy retrieves the king’s body but must comply with Monkey’s demands. Despite initial doubts, Tripitaka performs a spell to revive the king, showcasing Pigsy’s relentless quest for revenge. The empress reveals ... false 2692 full The empress reveals to the prince that her distant husband confessed in a dream that he was dead. Pigsy retrieves the king’s body but must comply with Monkey’s demands. Despite initial doubts, Tripitaka performs a spell to revive the king, showcasing Pigsy’s relentless quest for revenge. Sat, 21 May 2022 16:00:00 GMT 1_2702049 The pilgrims arrive at the Treasure Wood Temple in the Kingdom of Crow-cock, where Tripitaka dreams of a ghostly former king. The pilgrims arrive ... false 2691 full The pilgrims arrive at the Treasure Wood Temple in the Kingdom of Crow-cock, where Tripitaka dreams of a ghostly former king. Wed, 18 May 2022 16:00:00 GMT 1_2702048 The quartet encounters a fearsome creature with a necklace of skulls at the River of Flowing Sands. While Monkey defends Tripitaka, Pigsy battles the beast, which retreats into the water. The quartet encounte... false 1176 full The quartet encounters a fearsome creature with a necklace of skulls at the River of Flowing Sands. While Monkey defends Tripitaka, Pigsy battles the beast, which retreats into the water. Sun, 15 May 2022 16:00:00 GMT 1_2702047 Monkey confronts Pigsy at the Cloud-ladder Cave and learns that Pigsy, once a Heaven inhabitant, is fulfilling a punishment on Earth, not a monster as Mr. Kao feared. Monkey confronts Pig... false 1152 full Monkey confronts Pigsy at the Cloud-ladder Cave and learns that Pigsy, once a Heaven inhabitant, is fulfilling a punishment on Earth, not a monster as Mr. Kao feared. Thu, 12 May 2022 16:00:00 GMT 1_2701988 Monkey and Tripitaka meet Kao Ts'ai, a young farmer desperate to rid his family of his sister's monstrous husband, Pigsy Bristles, who has turned into a pig and terrorizes the household. Despite numerous failed attempts by others, Monkey takes on the challenge. Monkey and Tripitaka... false 1433 full Monkey and Tripitaka meet Kao Ts'ai, a young farmer desperate to rid his family of his sister's monstrous husband, Pigsy Bristles, who has turned into a pig and terrorizes the household. Despite numerous failed attempts by others, Monkey takes on the challenge. Mon, 09 May 2022 16:00:00 GMT 1_2701987 As Monkey and Tripitaka reach the Eagle Grief Stream, a dragon emerges from the water and devours Tripitaka's horse, leaving them in distress. As Monkey and Tripit... false 1426 full As Monkey and Tripitaka reach the Eagle Grief Stream, a dragon emerges from the water and devours Tripitaka's horse, leaving them in distress. Fri, 06 May 2022 16:00:00 GMT 1_2701918 As Tripitaka begins his journey, he hears the voice of Monkey, who has been imprisoned under the newly named Mountain of the Two Frontiers for 500 years. As Tripitaka begins ... false 2180 full As Tripitaka begins his journey, he hears the voice of Monkey, who has been imprisoned under the newly named Mountain of the Two Frontiers for 500 years. Tue, 03 May 2022 16:00:00 GMT 1_2701864 Two days into the expedition, several priests warn Tripitaka not to continue. They caution that the terrain is difficult, the roads are "infested by panthers and tigers," and demons are everywhere. Tripitaka insists that "the heart alone ... can destroy them." Two days into the ex... false 1323 full Two days into the expedition, several priests warn Tripitaka not to continue. They caution that the terrain is difficult, the roads are "infested by panthers and tigers," and demons are everywhere. Tripitaka insists that "the heart alone ... can destroy them." Sat, 30 Apr 2022 16:00:00 GMT 1_2701822 The Emperor selects Xuanzang to lead the General Mass for the Dead, to help the souls of the dead he encountered in the underworld reach eternal salvation. The Bodhisattva Guanyin hears about Xuanzang's role in the General Mass and decides he will be her pilgrim. The Emperor selects ... false 1700 full The Emperor selects Xuanzang to lead the General Mass for the Dead, to help the souls of the dead he encountered in the underworld reach eternal salvation. The Bodhisattva Guanyin hears about Xuanzang's role in the General Mass and decides he will be her pilgrim. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 16:00:00 GMT 1_2701786 In the underworld, Ts'ui Chio reads the letter from Wei Chêng and promises that the Emperor of T'ang will "return to the World of Light." The Emperor is brought before the ten Judges of the Dead, who find him not guilty of murdering the Dragon King. In the underworld, T... false 1187 full In the underworld, Ts'ui Chio reads the letter from Wei Chêng and promises that the Emperor of T'ang will "return to the World of Light." The Emperor is brought before the ten Judges of the Dead, who find him not guilty of murdering the Dragon King. Sun, 24 Apr 2022 16:00:00 GMT 1_2701736 In a high-stakes celestial wager, the Dragon King bets a fortune teller on tomorrow's weather, only to be thwarted by the Jade Emperor's deceptive orders. In a high-stakes cel... false 1488 full In a high-stakes celestial wager, the Dragon King bets a fortune teller on tomorrow's weather, only to be thwarted by the Jade Emperor's deceptive orders. Wed, 05 Jan 2022 16:00:00 GMT 1_2701641 A baby is rescued by the abbot of the Golden Mountain Temple and raised as River Float. At 17, he becomes a priest and adopts the name Xuanzang. A baby is rescued by... false 2077 full A baby is rescued by the abbot of the Golden Mountain Temple and raised as River Float. At 17, he becomes a priest and adopts the name Xuanzang. Sun, 02 Jan 2022 16:00:00 GMT 1_2701640 After 500 years of Monkey's imprisonment, Buddha unveils a plan to share the True Scriptures. These texts promise enlightenment and salvation, but Buddha knows they must be brought to the people by a dedicated pilgrim who will embark on a perilous journey from China to India. After 500 years of M... false 1504 full After 500 years of Monkey's imprisonment, Buddha unveils a plan to share the True Scriptures. These texts promise enlightenment and salvation, but Buddha knows they must be brought to the people by a dedicated pilgrim who will embark on a perilous journey from China to India. Thu, 30 Dec 2021 16:00:00 GMT 1_2701639 The Monkey King proves nearly indestructible, shrugging off axes, knives, and thunderbolts, and emerging from Lao Tzu’s alchemical fire with nothing more than reddened eyes. As the celestial conflict reaches a boiling point, the Jade Emperor turns to Buddha for aid. The Monkey King prov... false 1125 full The Monkey King proves nearly indestructible, shrugging off axes, knives, and thunderbolts, and emerging from Lao Tzu’s alchemical fire with nothing more than reddened eyes. As the celestial conflict reaches a boiling point, the Jade Emperor turns to Buddha for aid. Mon, 27 Dec 2021 16:00:00 GMT 1_2701638 The heavens are in turmoil as the Bodhisattva Kuan-yin dispatches her disciple, Hui-yen, to confront the defiant Monkey King at the Mountain of Flowers and Fruit. As the battle rages, Monkey's victory over Hui-yen prompts the Jade Emperor to summon his powerful magician nephew, Erh-lang. The heavens are in t... false 1764 full The heavens are in turmoil as the Bodhisattva Kuan-yin dispatches her disciple, Hui-yen, to confront the defiant Monkey King at the Mountain of Flowers and Fruit. As the battle rages, Monkey's victory over Hui-yen prompts the Jade Emperor to summon his powerful magician nephew, Erh-lang. Fri, 24 Dec 2021 16:00:00 GMT 1_2701637 In the celestial realm, Monkey’s antics and idleness unsettle the heavens, prompting the Jade Emperor to assign him the Peach Garden, where immortality is grown. Monkey, though diligent, succumbs to temptation, consuming most of the magical peaches. Enraged by his exclusion from a grand peach banquet, Monkey sneaks in, gets drunk, and swipes a coveted elixir from Lao Tzu's palace. In the celestial rea... false 1813 full In the celestial realm, Monkey’s antics and idleness unsettle the heavens, prompting the Jade Emperor to assign him the Peach Garden, where immortality is grown. Monkey, though diligent, succumbs to temptation, consuming most of the magical peaches. Enraged by his exclusion from a grand peach banquet, Monkey sneaks in, gets drunk, and swipes a coveted elixir from Lao Tzu's palace. Tue, 21 Dec 2021 16:00:00 GMT 1_2701636 Taken to Heaven and stuck with a lowly stable job, Monkey discovers his rank means nothing. Furious, he returns home after a decade, where two demon kings offer him a bold new title: "Great Sage, Equal of Heaven." Monkey embraces his newfound power, setting the stage for his defiance of the heavens. Taken to Heaven and ... false 1694 full Taken to Heaven and stuck with a lowly stable job, Monkey discovers his rank means nothing. Furious, he returns home after a decade, where two demon kings offer him a bold new title: "Great Sage, Equal of Heaven." Monkey embraces his newfound power, setting the stage for his defiance of the heavens. Sat, 18 Dec 2021 16:00:00 GMT 1_2701635 The Monkey King arms his entire clan but demands something greater for himself. He forces the Dragon of the Eastern Sea to surrender the legendary magic iron that shaped the Milky Way. When the Dragon King refuses to provide a proper uniform, Monkey’s fierce determination compels him to hastily assemble one. With his new weapon and armor, Monkey’s power reaches new heights, ready for the adventures ahead. The Monkey King arms... false 2229 full The Monkey King arms his entire clan but demands something greater for himself. He forces the Dragon of the Eastern Sea to surrender the legendary magic iron that shaped the Milky Way. When the Dragon King refuses to provide a proper uniform, Monkey’s fierce determination compels him to hastily assemble one. With his new weapon and armor, Monkey’s power reaches new heights, ready for the adventures ahead. Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:00:00 GMT 1_2700589 The Monkey King ascends to new heights, mastering the secrets of immortality and 72 powerful transformations. Yet, a single mistake costs him dearly, leading to a harsh banishment. Two decades later, he returns to his kingdom, only to find it under siege by the fearsome Demon of Havoc. The Monkey King asce... false 2272 full The Monkey King ascends to new heights, mastering the secrets of immortality and 72 powerful transformations. Yet, a single mistake costs him dearly, leading to a harsh banishment. Two decades later, he returns to his kingdom, only to find it under siege by the fearsome Demon of Havoc. Sun, 12 Dec 2021 16:00:00 GMT 1_2700588 In the mystical Flower-Fruit Mountain, a magical stone egg cracks open, revealing a creature like no other—the Monkey King. Born from the earth itself, he possesses extraordinary powers and a mischievous spirit. This is the beginning of a legend that will defy the heavens and challenge the gods. In the mystical Flow... false 1697 full In the mystical Flower-Fruit Mountain, a magical stone egg cracks open, revealing a creature like no other—the Monkey King. Born from the earth itself, he possesses extraordinary powers and a mischievous spirit. This is the beginning of a legend that will defy the heavens and challenge the gods. Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:00:00 GMT 1_2700583