Pathway to Japanese Literature
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| Original Title | 親鸞 |
|---|---|
| Author | 吉川 英治 |
| Genre | Historical Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Born into Japan's turbulent medieval age, young Shinran, a noble prodigy, enters monastic life on Mount Hiei. But the rigid doctrines fail to quell his spiritual hunger or address a suffering world. This crisis intensifies, pushing him to confront the chasm between ancient precepts and his own human heart. A pivotal encounter with Hōnen Shōnin's radical 'Easy Path' shatters his old world. Shinran embraces this revolutionary faith, boldly taking a wife to embody a path accessible to all. Exiled and reviled, he journeys into distant provinces, facing persecution, profound loss, and inner demons. He tirelessly strives to plant seeds of compassion amidst the grit of common life. This is the tale of one man's relentless quest to redefine faith itself, enduring condemnation and personal anguish to bring light to a world desperate for salvation. |
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