Is “The settings of Manjushri in Investiture of the Gods and Journey to the West are different.” true?
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In 《封神演义》 volume 038, Wenshu Guangfa Tianzun is set as one of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect. However, in 《西游记》 chapter 039, he is a bodhisattva of Mount Wutai in Buddhism, with a green-haired lion as his mount. The original text says: "原来是文殊菩萨。" It also says: "菩萨，这是你坐下的一个青毛狮子，却怎么走将来成精，你就不收服他？" (《西游记·第039回》)
Manjushri Bodhisattva
Manjushri Bodhisattva has different sectarian affiliations in the two books.
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