Indian thought, culture and historyThis book is not only for those who are familiar with Yoshiemi Hotta's works, but rather for those who have never read his works. You will be surprised to know that there was such a wonderful writer in Japan!
This book will make you want to read Yoshiemi Hotta's works. I intend to read it from now on as well. I highly recommend this author!
Indian thought, culture and historyThis book has not faded at all nearly 70 years after its publication. It is extremely interesting.
Not only are there deep insights into the depths of the human psyche, but there is also a sprinkling of humor that will make you chuckle. This is travel writing at its finest.
This book may invite you to "go to India" as well.
Dostoevsky's worksI'd like to read Dostoevsky, but where on earth should I start? Is there a recommended order?"
This is a problem that many people who want to read Dostoevsky for the first time may have trouble with.
In this article, I will discuss my recommended introduction to Dostoevsky to answer these concerns.
Buddhist Columns & Dharma TalksLate October 2023. I set off again for India.
I was determined to be thoroughly "Gentile" on this trip.
Gentiles...
I think this way. "Gentile eyes make the journey more exciting." Travel forces us to separate ourselves from our daily lives and transforms us into Gentiles.
Buddhist Columns & Dharma TalksWhy do you have to go to such lengths to visit Hindu holy sites when you are a Buddhist monk? Why do I have to go so far to visit Hindu holy places when I am a Buddhist monk?
This is a very valid question. If you want to learn Buddhism, go to a Buddhist site.
But I did not.
In this article I will discuss my thoughts on this subject.
Indian thought, culture and historyIn this article I will present my recommendations for Indian reference books.
I am currently writing a series of articles on this blog entitled "[Travels to Buddhist Sites in India and Sri Lanka] A Journey to the Sacred Sites of Buddhism: What I Felt When I Was Called to India", and the books I am about to introduce have had a strong influence on me.
Diary of a MonkNice to meet you. My name is Takahiro Ueda, the administrator of this blog. This blog started as my attempt to look at various things in my daily life and write words with the motto of asking myself questions, as you can see in the title of the blog.
This article will give you a general guide within our blog. If you are new to our blog or wondering what to read, please read this article first.
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.
Buddhist Columns & Dharma TalksStarting with this article, I will give a brief account of the life of Gautama Buddha (Sakyamuni Buddha) with local photographs throughout the 25-part series. I traveled to the Buddhist sites in India from February to March 2024. In this series of articles, I will explain the life of Gautama Buddha with historical background while weaving together my unique local experiences.
The Italian Renaissance and the Revolution of KnowledgeIn our previous article, we recommended reference books for learning about Rome, Italy, and in this article, we will recommend books about Florence.
Ferenze is a city of flowers where the works of Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and other unspoken masters continue to fascinate people from all over the world.
However, it is surprisingly difficult to understand the history of Florence and how art flourished in this city.
We may know the term "Renaissance art," but when it comes to the actual nature of this art, what was the background of the period in which it reached its golden age?
The more you know about Florence, the more interesting it is! We hope you will find this article useful.
The best of our blog! The "Dostoevsky's Journey" trilogy - my full-length European travelogue!
(6) The day I was convinced that Buddhism would never spread in India - I was shocked at the Ganges bathhouse.
Travels to Buddhist Sacred Sites in India and Sri Lanka: What I felt there when I was called to India
Welcome to our website. For those of you who are visiting our blog for the first time. First of all, please click here.
(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.
