Yukio Mishima and Japanese LiteratureEveryone knows the name of Osamu Dazai, a great writer. In particular, "Running Meros" is a classic work that has become a staple in textbooks.
In this article, we will introduce some of Osamu Dazai's recommended works. We will introduce here works that we can confidently recommend to those who want to try reading but do not know what to read.
Second Indian Expedition - Travels to Buddhist sites in India and Sri LankaIn my previous article, I talked about the existence of a Mahayana Buddhist tradition in Sri Lanka, and in this article I will give a brief overview of such a Mahayana Buddhist tradition in Sri Lanka.
A very important point about what Buddhism is all about will be discussed in this article. I am sure readers will be surprised.
Second Indian Expedition - Travels to Buddhist sites in India and Sri LankaI have been in the process of studying Dostoevsky for the past few years, mostly European history. And now I am learning about India and Sri Lanka.
But I wondered, "What do I really know about Europe, India, and Sri Lanka? What do I think I know about Europe, India, and Sri Lanka?" Coming to the University of Peradeniya made me aware of this question once again.
Second Indian Expedition - Travels to Buddhist sites in India and Sri LankaOur destination for the day was Dambulla. This is another World Heritage Site, and I will never forget it. I am sure that I will never forget this place in my life, and I am even sure that I will never encounter another World Heritage site that surpasses it in my life. I would like to show you a shocking sight.
Second Indian Expedition - Travels to Buddhist sites in India and Sri LankaDharmapala had a decisive impact on the Sri Lankan Civil War.
He did not suddenly appear out of thin air either. He came into existence because of the historical background of Sri Lanka at that time.
In this article, I will briefly discuss the colonial period in Sri Lanka, which is also important for the history of Dharmapala and Sri Lankan Buddhism.
Second Indian Expedition - Travels to Buddhist sites in India and Sri LankaWhy did I become so numb in Sri Lanka?"
This was actually directly related to the question, "What is religion for me?
It would fully reveal itself to me later when I visited the "Sree Maha Bodhi Tree," the holiest of the holy places in Anuradhapura.
I will talk about my "religious numbness" through this Bodhi Tree in this article. This is not only my problem. It is an unavoidable problem for human beings.
Second Indian Expedition - Travels to Buddhist sites in India and Sri LankaIn this article we will talk about the climate in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka, a tropical tropical country, has two main climatic zones. The wet zone with high rainfall and the dry zone with low rainfall exist in this small island nation, and this has greatly influenced Sri Lanka's history. And the relationship between this climate and religion will also be considered in this article.
Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Nepal and Southeast AsiaI studied Buddhism in Sri Lanka and was left shocked. I keep coming across things that I never thought possible. I would say that it has overturned my view of Buddhism from the very foundation.
Sri Lanka is interesting! I have become completely absorbed in the very country's Buddhism, its history and culture. In this article, I will recommend some books about Sri Lanka.
The Life of Buddha (Sakyamuni) as Seen in Local PhotographsBuddha's six years of asceticism were conducted with unimaginable stoicism. A look at the famous fasting Buddha of Gandhara will give you an idea of the grandeur of his life.
Buddha's strength is restored by Sujata's milk porridge, and he is finally on his way to enlightenment. In this article, we will look at Buddha's enlightenment.
Buddhism in IndiaThis article will recommend some works as an introduction to the Buddha and Indian Buddhism, followed by a selection of reference books for those who want to learn more about Buddhism.
My selection of reference books is an unusual lineup for a Buddhist book, but I am sure that they will help you to discover something new.
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The best of our blog! The "Dostoevsky's Journey" trilogy - my full-length European travelogue!
Travels to Buddhist Sacred Sites in India and Sri Lanka: What I felt there when I was called to India
(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.
Why am I, a monk, reading Dostoevsky and world literature?" Articles - The Surprising Similarities Between Shinran and Dostoevsky
(67) Visit to the Taj Mahal, a symbol of India: A tomb like a palace and the tragedy of a captive king who gazes upon it.
(66) The day I was convinced of Disney's religiosity at the Minakshi Temple, Madurai, South India
(65) To the ancient capital of South India, Thanjavur - It's so huge! This is not even Sri Lanka's fault!
(64) Departure for a tour of Buddhist sites in India - A trip to visit Buddha's footprints. To my last trip called by Mishima.
(63) Visiting the grave of Yukio Mishima at Tama Cemetery - Thoughts on Mishima, who continued to question life and death
(62) Visit the site of Yukio Mishima's suicide and the Ichigaya Memorial Hall of the Self-Defense Forces Ichigaya Camp (now the Ministry of Defense)
(61) Yukio Mishima's Fierce Final Days! What was happening at the site of his suicide that day?
(60) Yukio Mishima loved Disneyland! What fascinated Mishima about Disney?
