Tang priest is a master. Although his ability is limited and he always makes trouble, Tang Priest is like the boss of a company. He just needs to manage his employees and provide a platform for everyone. Therefore, if there is no Tang priest, this road to learning from the scriptures will not exist. His contribution is naturally the greatest, so he was finally awarded the title of Sandalwood Merit Buddha in recognition of his great contribution to the Tang Dynasty.
The Monkey King, the great disciple, is definitely one of the most capable subordinates on the way to learn from the scriptures. He exorcises demons, devotes himself to protecting Tang Priest, and is competitive, and likes to fight and kill. The monkey's solution to the problem is force. So the Buddha named him God of War, which means a doctor who likes to fight and always wins.
The role of Pig Bajie should not be underestimated. Although he is always clamoring to give up, he can always be a good assistant to the master elder brother at the critical moment, and he can also relieve everyone's boredom along the way, which can be described as a funny responsibility in the team. In addition, he is a pig's head and likes to eat, so the Buddha was named the messenger of the net altar.
Although Friar Sand didn't have many scenes, he was diligent on the way to learn from the scriptures, seeking no merit but no fault, so he was named "Arhats with Eight Treasures and Golden Bodies".