Xuan Zang (602-664), the famous Master Tripitaka of the Tang Dynasty, one of the greatest translators in the history of Chinese Buddhism, and the founder of the Dharma-Xiang-Wei Sect of Chinese Buddhism. His common surname is Chen and his given name is Yi. He was born in Fengshi County, Luozhou, Luoyang, Henan (now the southern part of Yanshi City, Henan Province). He is the prototype of the central character Tang Seng in the famous Chinese classical novel "Journey to the West".
Tang Monk in "Journey to the West": The common surname is "Chen". Because the old monk picked it up from the drifting river, he named it "Jiangliu". Chen Jiangliu is the first name. After tonsure, he was given the Buddhist name "Xuan Zang". The king of the later Tang Dynasty gave him the surname "Tang" and the name "Sanzang".
Sun Wukong: Born as a stone monkey with no name or surname. After commanding the monkeys in Huaguo Mountain, he named himself the "Monkey King". When he went abroad to study, Patriarch Bodhi gave him the surname "Sun" and the name "Wukong". After returning to Huaguo Mountain, he stirred up trouble in the Dragon Palace and made trouble in the underworld. After the Heaven Realm summoned peace and came back, he proclaimed himself the "Monkey King"
Zhu Bajie: Marshal of Tianpeng. He was demoted to the mortal world and given the surname "Pig", and was given the name "Bajie" by Guanyin. Tang Monk accepted him as his disciple and gave him the name "Wuneng".
Sha Seng: General of Rolling Curtains. After being demoted to the mortal world, he lived in Liusha River and took "Sha" as his surname. He was enlightened by Guanyin and given the name "Wu Jing".
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Buddhas and Bodhisattvas: Tathagata Buddha, Guanyin Bodhisattva, Manjusri Bodhisattva, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, Anuo, Gayepa, Jin Cicada, Lingji Bodhisattva, Maitreya Buddha, Pilan Po, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, Baixiong Venerable, Eighteen Arhats, Fighting Victory Buddha, Pure Altar Envoy, Golden Arhat, and Eight Heavenly Dragons.
Demons and ghosts: Demon King, General Yin, Xiong Shanjun, Special Agent, Black Wind Monster, Ling Xuzi, White Man, Tiger Pioneer, Yellow Wind Monster, White Bone Demon, Yellow Robe Monster, Golden Horned King, Silver Horned King .
The Dragon-pressing Immortal, the Fox Seventh King, the Lion Demon King, the Red Boy, the Dragon Monster, the Tiger Power Immortal, the Deer Power Immortal, the Sheep Power Immortal, the Inspiration King, the One-horned Si King, the True Immortal Ruyi, Scorpion spirit, six-eared macaque, Iron Fan Princess, Bull Demon King, etc.
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