The Mystery of the Ancient Temples Hidden by Kūkai Japan Book NEW F/S
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The Mystery of the Ancient Temples Hidden by Kūkai Japan Book NEW F/S. Chapter 4: Temples Connected to Kūkai Tō-ji / Jingo-ji / Otokuni-dera / Zentsū-ji / Temples of the Sacred Sites of Shikoku Pilgrimage, etc. ※ This book is a sister edition to The Mystery of the Ancient Temples Hidden by Saichō, published in November 2021. For U.S. buyers, customs duties and related fees are already included in the item price, so nothing will be charged on delivery. For buyers outside the U.S., the price may appear higher due to this adjustment. If you are considering a purchase, please feel free to send us an offer. The year Reiwa 5 (2023) marks the 1,250th anniversary of the birth of Kōbō Daishi Kūkai and the 1,200th anniversary of the founding of the Shingon sect! Tracing his footsteps through his hometown Sanuki, Mount Kōya, and the temples and sacred sites associated with him. Born in 774 to a prominent local clan in present-day Kagawa Prefecture, Kūkai traveled to Tang China in 804 as part of a Japanese mission to Tang. At the time, he was nothing more than an unknown monk. Unlike his contemporary Saichō, who spent a year studying various Buddhist teachings, Kūkai spent approximately two years intensively studying Esoteric Buddhism in China. He then brought it back to Japan, further developed it, and is known for establishing and perfecting Shingon Esoteric Buddhism. This book explores Kūkai’s life through the ancient temples that trace his footsteps, with renewed attention as the anniversary approaches. It does not focus solely on his birthplace in Sanuki or Mount Kōya, but also touches upon his studies in China and the many temples and sacred sites across Japan that are linked to him through legend. ※ This book is a sister edition to The Mystery of the Ancient Temples Hidden by Saichō, published in November 2021. Table of Contents Chapter 1: The Life of Kūkai I – From Birth to His Journey to Tang China Column 1: The System of Esoteric Buddhist Rituals Chapter 2: The Life of Kūkai II – From His Return to Japan to Entering Eternal Meditation on Mount Kōya Column 2: The Later History of the Shingon Sect Chapter 3: Walking Through Mount Kōya Kongōbu-ji / Okunoin / Danjō Garan / Jison-in / Niutsuhime Shrine, etc. Column 3: Kōya Hijiri (Wandering Ascetics of Mount Kōya) Chapter 4: Temples Connected to Kūkai Tō-ji / Jingo-ji / Otokuni-dera / Zentsū-ji / Temples of the Sacred Sites of Shikoku Pilgrimage, etc. Column 4: The History of the Shikoku Pilgrimage Title 空海に秘められた古寺の謎 弘法大師と辿る高野山と真言宗 The Mystery of the Ancient Temples Hidden by Kūkai – Tracing Mount Kōya and the Shingon Sect with the Great Master Kōbō Daishi Japanese Book NEW F/S Author Tetsuo Yamaori (Editor) Publisher Wedge Inc. ISBN-10 4863102534 ISBN-13 9784863102538 Number of Pages 240 Pages Size About 1.5 X 11.7 X 17.7cm/0.2kg Release date July 19,2022 ※This date is a day it goes on sale, and it is not a guarantee that our selling item is first edition. We will ship a latest edition which is on sale. Language Japanese Country Japan Condition Brand New A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. We ship all items Fedex with track & trace service basically but we may change depending on the situation. Depending on the situation at the time, we may ship by international e-packet, EMS, or other methods. Items will ship within 5 business days after receiving cleared payment. We accept returns on unopened items within a month (30 days ). In principle,please note that we are not responsible for return shipping costs unless the return is a result of an error on our part. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
