Tanzania and TurkeyI was impressed by the huge mosque! Monk Takahiro Ueda's Round-the-World Journey in Turkey Next to Tanzania, the country where I started my journey, Istanbul, Turkey, is the next stop. Even though it is in Europe, Istanbul is a cosmopolitan city with the fragrance of Islamic culture. I visited a huge temple representing Istanbul...
Tanzania and TurkeyMy round-the-world journey began on March 26, 2019.
The first country to commemorate this event was Tanzania in Africa.
My destination is the Olduvai Valley.
I set out on my trip because I really wanted to see this landscape, which is called the cradle of mankind.
The question of what religion is cannot be separated from the history of the birth of humanity.
The shock I felt when I learned of this had a tremendous impact on me.
What is told in the Tanzania section is a record that turns to the history of religion and human evolution.
Tanzania and TurkeyThis article will explore the history and secrets of the Old City of Istanbul, which is surrounded by the sea.
The city's prosperity was triggered by the transition of the Roman Empire.
The choice of Constantine, the emperor of the time, as the new capital of the city laid the foundation for the development of the city. The relocation of the capital had something in common with the relocation of the capital to Heian-kyo in Japan.
Tanzania and TurkeyThe Aya Sofia is one of the most famous mosques in Istanbul, along with the Blue Mosque.
Its history is long, dating back to 360 AD when it was first built. In the beginning, it was a building with a wooden roof, not as it looks today.
Although it was destroyed by fire several times due to warfare, it was rebuilt in 537, which is the prototype of the current Hagia Sophia.
I was so overwhelmed by the beauty of this structure that I was speechless!
Tanzania and TurkeyGo to the Blue Mosque, the biggest attraction in Istanbul.
Unfortunately, however, it is under repair.
I did not get to see the beauty of the interior, but it still has its highlights.
I strongly felt that I would like to see the Blue Mosque in its complete form someday.
Tanzania and TurkeyThe next stop after Tanzania was Istanbul, Turkey.
This article introduces you to the Old City, its huge bazaar, and the famous Suleymaniye Mosque.
In particular, the gracious hospitality at the Suleymaniye Mosque still leaves a very strong impression on me.
Tanzania and TurkeyEarly in the morning on March 31, we left the hotel for Kilimanjaro Airport.
The next destination is Istanbul, Turkey.
We are now done with Africa, which we have been looking forward to for a year and a half.
I am beginning to feel a sense of remorse.
Thanks for the beautiful scenery until the end, Tanzania!
Tanzania and TurkeyThis time, I had something to look forward to as I was going to Tanzania.
That is the tour of a coffee plantation.
Tanzania is known for its Kilimanjaro coffee.
I was very interested in how coffee, which I usually drink with great relish, is grown and harvested.
I will tell you about my experience on a coffee farm, where I was thinking to myself that the coffee I usually drink must be even better if I saw it in person.
Tanzania and TurkeyAfter the walking safari, we will continue to the Olduvai Gorge, the biggest destination of the trip.
Olduvai Valley is located about an hour northwest of Ngorongoro Crater.
I went here because it is called the cradle of mankind.
What kind of places did our ancestors live? And how did religion emerge from there?
Tanzania and TurkeyMarch 29, 2019.
The schedule for the day was a walking safari in the morning with a guide with a hunting rifle in the outer area of the outer rim of the mountain where the Maasai people live.
As soon as that is done, the plan is to head to Olduvai Gorge for an hour.
In this article, I will talk about my experience of walking and exploring the majestic Africa.
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(1) The birth of Prince Siddhartha in Lumbini, Nepal!
10 novels instead of business cards - I'm ashamed to say I'm such a person.
Ten books that a bookish monk would seriously recommend to students - reading is always a powerful thing!
Takahiro Ueda, "Dostoevsky and His Wife's Fateful Journey: Travels in Western Europe of Madness and Love" - A journey that traces a once-in-a-lifetime journey with his wife that changed the destiny of a great writer.
Why am I, a monk, reading Dostoevsky and world literature?" Articles - The Surprising Similarities Between Shinran and Dostoevsky
Round-the-World Travels - A journey through the world's religions and history - Why I, a Buddhist monk, embarked on this journey
Reading Zen'e Hotta: A Compass for Understanding the World" - Recommended introductory book by the great writer who also influenced Hayao Miyazaki.
Yoshiemi Hotta, "What I Thought in India" - India has an "oopsie face"... A masterpiece travelogue of India by one of Japan's leading writers!
What should I read Dostoevsky first? What is the recommended reading order?
Do you know the Dostoevsky statue in Baden-Baden? ~ The ultimate sculptural work that I was most impressed with in Germany!
(27) Visit to Mihintale, the sacred place where Buddhism was introduced in Sri Lanka - Impressed by a mythical world worthy of the name of a sacred place!
(26) Sasserwa Giant Buddha and Awkana Giant Buddha - Visit the masterpieces of Sri Lanka's Giant Buddha that few people know about and visit them in the mountains.
(25) How is the climate in Sri Lanka? I thought about the relationship between climate and religion. A word about Japanese Buddhism as well.
