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The Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei
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Focusing on the extraordinary training of Japan's marathon monks, this book delves into their rigorous seven-year journey on Mount Hiei, where they run incredible distances to attain enlightenment. These "running buddhas" complete a grueling 100-day challenge, covering 52.5 miles each day—double the Olympic marathon distance. The narrative highlights their unique blend of physical endurance and spiritual pursuit, showcasing a path to enlightenment that transcends traditional athletic achievements.
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The Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei, John Stevens
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- The Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Stevens
- Publisher
- Echo Point Books & Media
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 166
- ISBN13
- 9781626549951
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Focusing on the extraordinary training of Japan's marathon monks, this book delves into their rigorous seven-year journey on Mount Hiei, where they run incredible distances to attain enlightenment. These "running buddhas" complete a grueling 100-day challenge, covering 52.5 miles each day—double the Olympic marathon distance. The narrative highlights their unique blend of physical endurance and spiritual pursuit, showcasing a path to enlightenment that transcends traditional athletic achievements.