The Collection of Gods in Three Religions
The Collection of Gods in Three Religions (三教源流搜神大全) is work of Chinese religious literature.[1][2][3][4]
It talks about Lady Yin, Dongyue Emperor[4] and Muzha[1][2][3] among other characters
Legend of the Dongyue Emperor[edit]
According to The Collection of Gods in Three Religions (三教搜神大全), Dongyue Dadi was born as Jinhong, the son of Miao descendant Jinlun Wang Shaohai (who was the ninth generation of Pangu) and his wife Milun Xianǚ (彌綸仙女). Jinhong performed meritorious service in Changbai Mountain and was later granted the title of Tai Sui by Fuxi's family.[4]
Content from Muzha (mythology)[edit]
Muzha (Chinese: 木吒; pinyin: Mùzha) is a folk character in Chinese mythology. Muzha appears in many classical literary works including Fengshen Yanyi, The Collection of Gods in Three Religions and Journey to the West. According to folklore, Muzha was born a human during the end of the Shang dynasty to General Li Jing. He is a disciple of the Bodhisattvas Samantabhadra and Guanyin. He had two brothers, Nezha and Jinzha. Muzha is worshipped as a deity in Chinese folk religion, known as Muzha Tianzun.[5][6] His birthday is the eighth day of the fourth month in the lunar calendar.[7]
Legends[edit]
Muzha's story is recorded in volume 7 of The Collection of Gods in Three Religions (三教搜神大全).[1][2][3] In 木叉行者降妖泗州大聖鎖水母 from Recording Ghost Book (錄鬼簿), Muzha assists his mater Guanyin to transform into a sangha and subdue the water monster.
Fengshen Yanyi[edit]
In the classic Chinese novel Fengshen Yanyi, he was born as Li Muzha is the second son of Li Jing and Lady Yin. In appearance, Muzha is seen wearing a small top knot, a silk sash, linen shoes, and a cotton like garment. Thus, Muzha was seen as a celestial being — such as that of a superiorman — in appearance.
For many years, Muzha had left his father, Li Jing, to study under the Superiorman Universal Converter of White Egret Cave. Following the rebirth of Nezha, and the near death of Li Jing, Li Jing would run into Muzha — as to save his life. Muzha would react with great anger towards Nezha and would soon battle it out with his renowned long sword against the fire-tipped spear. Soon enough during their fierce duel, Li Jing would try to make another escape; this was the point in which Muzha would be defeated by Nezha's golden brick — which thrust him to the ground due to its great weight. Following this point, Muzha would later present himself before Li Resounding, one of four superiormen of Nine Dragon Island. Muzha chose to immediately kill Li Resounding at the first sign of defiance towards his words. Muzha would remain as a celestial protector of the Western Foothills, with Nezha and Jinzha following this point.
Journey to the West[edit]
In Journey to the West, Muzha became a disciple of Guanyin in the heavenly court, with the legal name Hui An. When he was ordered to conquer the sand demon, and later Sun Wukong lost to the Red Boy, Hui An borrowed 36 Tian Gang swords from his father Li Jing to help the Guanyin Bodhisattva conquer the Red Boy, making him a good boy under the Guanyin.[8]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "三教源流搜神大全 – 书格（旧版）". Shuge. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 鄭志明 (2005). 台灣傳統信仰的鬼神崇拜 (in 中文). 大元書局. ISBN 978-957-29138-6-4. Search this book on
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 袁珂 (1985). 中国神话传说词典 (in 中文). 上海辞书出版社. ISBN 978-962-07-0072-9. Search this book on
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 般若花開: 佛教諸佛最精彩的故事 (in 中文). 紅螞蟻圖書有限公司. 20 June 2017. ISBN 978-986-92792-8-4. Search this book on
- ↑ 李亦辉 (2018-04-30). 《封神演义》考论 (Research on Fengshen Yanyi) (in 中文). Beijing Book Co. Inc. ISBN 978-7-02-013694-0. Search this book on
- ↑ ":::弘法宮木吒二太子命理網:::". hongfagong.com.tw. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- ↑ "筹庆九皇爷各具特色". 光华网. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- ↑ 吴承恩 (2015). 西游记 (in 中文). 聯合電子出版有限公司（代理）. ISBN 978-7-5148-2078-2. Search this book on
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