The 87th edition of "Journey to the West" Tathagata Buddha actor passed away! Liu Xiaolingtong posted a message to commemorate
On August 3, the family of the famous performing artist Mr. Zhu Longguang issued an obituary that the old man died in Beijing on August 2, 2025 due to ineffective treatment at the age of 86. Mr. Zhu Longguang has created many classic film and television images throughout his life, including Gao Chuanbao in "Tune War", Tathagata Buddha in the 1987 version of "Journey to the West", and Tong Boda, the father of Tong Zhanggui in "Wulin Waizhi".
Liu Xiaolingtong posted a message through social media to commemorate: Teacher Zhu Longguang, a master of film, television and drama art, died of illness in Beijing on August 2, 2025 at the age of 86. He is the eternal "Tathagata Buddha".
In 1985, Mr. Zhu Longguang, who was 46 years old at the time, was invited to participate in "Journey to the West". Although he had already gained a reputation in the entertainment industry at that time, in order to accurately shape the important role of "Tathagata Buddha", Mr. Zhu Longguang devoted himself to studying Buddhist scriptures and carefully pondering the charm, manners and spiritual connotations of Tathagata Buddha. During the actual shooting process, he was fully devoted and perfectly interpreted the image of Buddha Tathagata with both majesty, compassion and wisdom through precise eyes and body language.
In the classic scene of "making a big fuss in the Heavenly Palace" in the play, facing Sun Wukong's wanton arrogance, the Buddha played by Mr. Zhu Longguang fully demonstrated the Buddha's temperament of being arrogant without anger with just one raising his hand and a smile, and made this scene one of the most unforgettable classic scenes in "Journey to the West".
