Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c10.s3.t4.9
Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c10.s3.t4.9
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As for the plot, it also has many instances of Buddhist influence. For example, the fight between Sun Wukong and Erlang Shen is similar to that between Sariputra - a disciple of the Buddha, and non-Buddhist masters. *Foshuo Pusa Benxing Jing* narrates the fight between Buddha and Naga. Buddha goes to the Dragon Spring to destroy the evil dragon for the people. The dragon turns into Raksasa, and Buddha into Vaisramana. Then the dragon turns into an elephant, and Buddha into a lion, and the dragon shows its true appearance. Buddha turns into Garuda and subdues the dragon.