Monk Jianzhen’s Journey to Japan
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Book
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ISBN 10
7508517059
ISBN 13
9787508517056
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Publication Year
2010
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Description
Jianzhen, a renowned monk of the Tang Dynasty of China, underwent many hardships during xix attempts to sail east to Japan. The first five ended in failure due to many reasons, but he finally made it in his last attempt. He reached Japan in year 754 and devoted rest of his life to disseminating Buddhist doctrines. As a great cultural envoy, he made splendid contributions to the cultural exchange and development between China and Japan with wisdom and effort. He set a permanent example to the world with his firm faith, indomitable will and broadmindedness. - from Amzon
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