Monkey King

The Apple Seed - Radio Archive, Episode 1601 , Segment 1

Episode: The Autumn Festival

Nov 20, 2020 1:00 am
14:31 mins

San Francisco-based storyteller and writer Beatrice Bowles, who is known for her cultural diversity in her work, tells of a monkey so magical that he was known by all as the Monkey King. In his thirst for power, however, the Monkey King’s plans are spoiled by the wisdom of the one they call Buddha. Share a smile with Beatrice as she regales us with "Monkey King".

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