In Vain Does the Mind‑Ape Use a Thousand Tricks; Fire and Water Fail to Harm the Demon

In Vain Does the Mind‑Ape Use a Thousand Tricks Fire and Water Fail to Harm the Demon The story tells how the Great Sage Equaling Heaven went empty‑handed and beaten to sit down behind Mount Jindou, tears streaming from both eyes. "Master," he called out, "I had hoped As Lord Buddha graciously brought us together To go on to live with you, Master, for ever, With you to train and to learn to be free. Of the favours received ever mindful I'd be. Our hearts were both joined and our fates were entwined; As we studied the Way we shared the same mind. I never expected to be at my wit's end Unable to win with no stick in my hand." Just when he was in the depths of misery Monkey thought, "That fiend knew who I was. I remember him saying something about the sort of skill that made havoc in Heaven when he was praising me during the fight. That means he can't be a common mortal monster: he must be an evil star from Heaven come down to earth for love of worldly things. I don't know where he came down from, so I'd better go up to Heaven to make some inquiries." Only then did......