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S2 E12 What is Wisdom?

Action & Adventure

12+

43m

26 Jan 1980

In the Land of Search for Understanding, the king tests every traveler’s wisdom. Monkey learns that true knowledge lies in compassion, not intellect.

Season 2, 26 Episodes

Monkey - Pigsy's Ten Thousand Ladies

Pigsy's Ten Thousand Ladies,

Monkey, Pigsy, and Sandy grow tired of their journey and part ways. Monkey returns to the Kingdom of Fruit and Flowers, reflecting on the mission and his restless spirit.

Monkey - The Dogs of Death

The Dogs of Death,

The evil Dogs of Plague, followers of the Great Hound of Hell, set out to destroy Monkey, Pigsy, Sandy, and Tripitaka in a battle of wit and strength.

Monkey - You Win Some, You Lose Some

You Win Some, You Lose Some,

Shotenki and his demon master Kokufki lure men from nearby villages to their casino in Ittakudo, where gambling consumes their lives and fortunes.

Monkey - Pigsy Learns A Lesson

Pigsy Learns A Lesson,

The Fraction Demon quizzes children about fractions and kidnaps those who answer correctly, forcing Pigsy to confront his ignorance and save them.

Monkey - The Land With Two Suns

The Land With Two Suns,

The pilgrims reach a land of endless daylight, caused by the vulture demon Konsei-Maoh stealing the Buddha’s sun-mirror. They must restore night to the world.

Monkey - The House of the Evil Spirit

The House of the Evil Spirit,

Lost and separated, Monkey and Tripitaka find a strange house in the wilderness that holds a dark secret and a sinister presence.

Monkey - Am I Dreaming?

Am I Dreaming?,

Tripitaka is plagued by recurring dreams of being attacked by Lord Yuki, ruler of the Devil’s Hell. Monkey investigates whether it’s prophecy or illusion.

Monkey - The Tormented Emperor

The Tormented Emperor,

Emperor Busoku is haunted by the ghost of Queen Seiko, whose land he destroyed years ago. The pilgrims must free him from his guilt and her curse.

Monkey - Between Heaven and Hell

Between Heaven and Hell,

At Chokken Shokoku shrine, pilgrims find visitors paying to crawl through a sacred hole for guaranteed paradise. Monkey exposes the deception behind it.

Monkey - The Foolish Philosopher

The Foolish Philosopher,

A spoiled princess is kidnapped by a fish monster seeking marriage. Her pride blinds her to the monster’s true heart until Monkey intervenes.

Monkey - Who Am I?

After eating strange mushrooms, the pilgrims lose their memories. Monkey joins bandits who mistake him for a banished prince of fungus.

Monkey - What is Wisdom?

What is Wisdom?,

In the Land of Search for Understanding, the king tests every traveler’s wisdom. Monkey learns that true knowledge lies in compassion, not intellect.

Monkey - The Fountain of Youth

The Fountain of Youth,

When the pilgrims bathe in a mysterious pool, they turn into babies. Tripitaka learns it’s the Fountain of Youth, guarded by the Spirits of Time Passed.

Monkey - Better The Demon You Know

Better The Demon You Know,

Starving and lost, the pilgrims find a quiet town with hidden dangers. They learn that not all demons are enemies, nor all humans pure.

Monkey - A Shadow So Huge

A Shadow So Huge,

Chen-Gold, the richest man alive, seeks a husband for his daughter while greed consumes him. Obsessed with wealth, he turns himself to gold.

Monkey - Keep on Dancing

Keep on Dancing,

Yung-Hu, a lovesick goblin, falls for a married woman, I-Ling. The pilgrims teach them about love, faith, and the path toward enlightenment.

Monkey - Give and Take

As the pilgrims sleep, the Illiterate Vampire tries to bite Tripitaka. When discovered, he’s chased away—learning that even ignorance can be redeemed.

Monkey - Such a Nice Monster

Such a Nice Monster,

A kind monster disguises himself as a puppy to win friends, but villagers fear him. The pilgrims teach him that goodness doesn’t need disguise.

Monkey - The Fake Pilgrims

The Fake Pilgrims,

The group meets four sorcerers impersonating them. Monkey and his friends expose the fakes, proving that virtue and truth cannot be copied.

Monkey - Pretty as a Picture

Pretty as a Picture,

The pilgrims visit a village where a sacred screen depicts Goddess Sorosvati and the Gods of Fortune. Magic within the painting traps their souls.

Monkey - Mothers

In a land ruled by a wasp witch who kidnaps children, the pilgrims fight to restore families and break the witch’s curse of sorrow.

Monkey - The Tenacious Tomboy

The Tenacious Tomboy,

On Mt. Sekigutsu, the demon Seisai turns all things to stone. A brave girl defies him, and the pilgrims aid her in freeing the mountain’s beauty.

Monkey - Stoned

Shosanpu, a young demon rejected by his parents, practices magic on the pilgrims. His mistakes teach him humility and the meaning of real power.

Monkey - Hungry Like The Wolf

Hungry Like The Wolf,

Lost in the wild, the pilgrims stumble upon Mt. Blue Wolf, home to feral wolf demons. They must survive and uncover the truth behind their arrogance.

Monkey - Monkey's Yearning

Monkey's Yearning,

A hungry boy tries to steal food from the pilgrims. Monkey sees himself in the child’s mischief and learns compassion through forgiveness.

Monkey - At the Top of the Mountain

At the Top of the Mountain,

Troubled by dreams of his dying mother, Tripitaka questions his duty. The journey teaches him balance between love and spiritual purpose.

Details

Monkey

Action & Adventure

12+

2 Seasons

45m

In the worlds before Monkey, primal chaos reigned. Heaven sought order. Tathagata Buddha, the Father Buddha said, "With our thoughts, we make the world." From the New World came a stone monkey. The nature of Monkey was irrepressible!

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