Why did master Oogway vanish with peach leaves?
Why did master Oogway vanish along with a whirl wind of peach tree leaves in Kung Fu Panda (2008)?
And, why did he vanish just after the news of Tai Long's escape?
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In movies, the deaths of spiritual masters are sometimes shown as a "transcendence". One example is Obi-Wan Kenobi, in Star Wars: A New Hope. As he was cut down by Darth Vadar, Obi-Wan's robes simply fell to the floor, empty. His body had vanished.
Master Oogway passed away in a similar fashion: He was surrounded by a swirl of peach tree leaves, representing the chi of the universe. He became one with it, and his body vanished (or became chi) as he died / transcended.
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What happened to Master Oogway in Kung Fu Panda?
Master Oogway is a very old Galapagos tortoise. He's been teaching Shifu kung fu ever since Shifu was a kid. He dies of old age at the Sacred Peach Tree and is blown away by wind and pink petals in Kung Fu Panda the movie.What does the peach tree represent in Kung Fu Panda?
Background. Oogway standing underneath the tree in Kung Fu Panda The peach holds a special significance for Oogway\u2014it is a symbol of longevity and renewal. Its wood is said to ward off evil and its petals are said to have magical properties.How did Oogway stop Tai Lung?
Master Oogway uses the Legendary nerve technique on Tai Lung, thus rendering him unconscious as opposed to recieving full-body body paralyzation.Who kills Master Oogway?
Commander Vachir - Blown up with dynamite by Tai Lung. Master Oogway - Died of old age. Revealed in part three to have entered another dimension, the Spirit Realm. Tai Lung - Destroyed by Po using the Wuxi Finger Hold.Why Did Master Oogway Die? | Kung Fu Panda Explained
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Answer 2
I think the answer to the 2nd question can be found here.
If you go through the link, it says that Master Oogway developed the legend of the dragon warrior. When Po was finally chosen as the dragon warrior, his quest or rather his purpose was complete.
I think the news of Tai Lung's escape and his vanishing was a mere coincidence.
PS: Also the link says that his (Master Oogway's) time had come to an end hence he ascended to heaven. But I think it was more to do with him completing his quest than just that (his time coming to an end).
Answer 3
An alternative view: after finally finding the Dragon Warrior, Oogway's final quest is done, and he could 'transcend'. But he doesn't. He sticks around... right until Shifu mentions Tai Lung's escape. And that's the only part in the movie when he's seen visibly shocked.
He knew that he was only able to beat him with his secret paralysis technique, but now that Tai Lung has seen it he is capable of countering it (he actually uses it in combat even).
So, absolutely terrified, he throws some misdirection with the peach leaves and just runs away.
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