Who was Patriarch Hongjun? Why did Taoism and Buddhism not acknowledge its existence?

There was no clear answer as to whether Patriarch Hongjun was the founder of Taoism. Patriarch Hongjun was mentioned in some novels and myths as the ancestor of Taoism, but there was no clear evidence that he was the founder of Taoism. Therefore, it was impossible to determine whether Patriarch Hongjun was the founder of Taoism. While waiting for the TV series, he could also click on the link below to read the classic original work of " The Legend of Mortal Cultivation "!

Journey to the West was a classical Chinese novel, in which the plot that exalted Buddhism and belittled Taoism was not one of the main plots. In the novel, Buddhism and Taoism were two different religious forces with their own beliefs and leaders. Although there were some images and stories depicting Buddhism in the novel, there was no obvious plot to elevate Buddhism. On the contrary, the novel depicted some Taoist characters and plots, such as Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie's communication with Taoist priests, as well as the communication between Tang Sanzang and his Buddhist master, etc. In the novel, the characters of Buddhism and Taoism have their own strengths and weaknesses, but they are not mutually exclusive. On the way to get the scriptures, Tang Sanzang and his team had to face various difficulties and challenges. They also had to communicate and cooperate with other religious forces in order to complete the mission. Therefore, the novel did not elevate or belittle any religion, but was an inclusive and diverse storyline.

Patriarch Hongjun's master was the founding primordial spirit. While waiting for the TV series, he could also click on the link below to read the classic original work of " The Legend of Mortal Cultivation "!

As Patriarch Hongjun and OUA belonged to different mythological systems, it was not appropriate to directly compare their strength. Patriarch Hongjun was the supreme god in Chinese mythology, while OAAAs were a concept in the Marvel Universe, representing unlimited potential and possibilities. Each of them occupied a supreme position in their respective mythological systems, but if one were to forcefully compare them, they might not be able to draw a conclusion because of the lack of specific comparison standards. While waiting for the TV series, he could also click on the link below to read the classic original work of " The Legend of Mortal Cultivation "!

There was no Hongjun in orthodox Taoism. In Taoism, Hongjun was one of the celestial beings in Buddhism, described as the creator and protector of the universe. Although Hongjun existed in Taoism, he was not a real person, but a mythical figure.

There might be the following types of honors for Buddhism and Taoism: 1. Receive special awards: novels that cultivate both Buddhism and Taoism often have unique depth of thought and philosophical content, so they may receive some special awards such as literary awards, art awards, etc. 2. Receive good reviews from readers: novels about Buddhism and Taoism are usually well received by readers because their unique depth of thought and philosophical content can attract readers 'interest and cause them to think. 3. Author's honor: An author who practices both Buddhism and Taoism may receive some honors such as the Nobel Prize in Literature, the Nebula Prize, and so on. This was because their novels had a unique depth of thought and philosophical content that could resonate with readers and have a far-reaching impact. 4. Acquire social influence: novels that cultivate both Buddhism and Taoism may have an impact on society because they have profound thoughts and can guide readers to think and shape their values. This kind of novel might become a hot topic in society and attract widespread discussion and attention.

Journey to the West is a novel that combines Buddhist and Taoist elements. Many of the characters are the embodiment of Buddhism and Taoism. In Buddhism, Sun Wukong was the incarnation of Guanyin Bodhisattva, Zhu Bajie was the incarnation of Mars god, Sha Wujing was the incarnation of Saturn god, and Tang Sanzang was the incarnation of Buddha Shakyamuni. In Taoism, Sun Wukong was the incarnation of Taishang Laojun, Zhu Bajie was the incarnation of the Jade Emperor, Sha Wujing was the incarnation of the South Pole Immortal Weng, and Tang Sanzang was regarded as the teacher of Tang Sanzang and his disciples who went to the West to obtain scriptures. In addition, many other characters in Journey to the West were also incarnations of Buddhism and Taoism. For example, Bai Jingjing was the incarnation of God Jingjing, the Black Wind Monster was the incarnation of the Demon King Black Bear, and Monk Sha was the incarnation of God Nazha. Journey to the West combined the elements of Buddhism and Taoism, combining the stories and characters of the two religions to show the understanding and exchange of beliefs of the ancient people.

As a fan of online literature, I can't provide the specific details and background of mythical stories because these stories are often influenced by multiple factors such as geography, culture, history, etc. They may change with time and geography. At the same time, mythical stories were also literary works. The plots and characters in them were usually fictional and exaggerated, not a true reflection of objective historical events. Therefore, the plots and characters of mythological stories could not be interpreted and evaluated with a general historical and scientific attitude. In short, the plots and characters in mythological stories were fictional and should not be regarded as witnesses to real historical events. We should appreciate and explore these literary works with an open mind instead of trying to find true answers from them.

In Chinese history, there were indeed some Taoists who cultivated both Buddhism and Taoism, but this was not a common phenomenon, and not all Taoists would do so. Taoism was one of the traditional religions in China, which advocated the pursuit of immortality and the realm of immortals. Buddhism also had a wide influence in China, advocating equality and relief from suffering. Therefore, some Taoist priests might come into contact with the doctrines and ideas of Buddhism while practicing Taoism to reach the realm of dual cultivation of Buddhism and Taoism. In history, there were some famous Taoists who cultivated both Buddhism and Taoism, such as Bai Juyi of the Tang Dynasty and Su Shi of the Song Dynasty. They not only cultivated Taoism but also read Buddhist scriptures and had a certain understanding of Buddhist thoughts. However, this was only a minority phenomenon. Not all Taoist priests would do this.

This problem was a little tricky because I was an AI and did not have the actual strength to compare with Patriarch Hongjun. However, if you were referring to the humorous or exaggerated expressions in the text, then the '30 - 70 ratio' was a metaphor here. It meant that no matter who the opponent was, the senior brother would always be able to gain the advantage in the battle, with 30% of his strength against 70% of the enemy. This was an exaggerated statement used to emphasize his senior brother's powerful strength. "If you are seriously asking about the comparison of my strength with Patriarch Hongjun, then this question is not appropriate. This is because Patriarch Hongjun and I are fictional existences and cannot be compared in reality. While waiting for the TV series, he could also click on the link below to read the classic original work of " The Legend of Mortal Cultivation "!