Books (novels and essays) Japanese literature Akaakaya Myoe

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Japanese Literature
The life of a great monk who risked his life to follow the teachings of Buddha. He was born into a samurai family. Myoe lost his parents at the age of eight and became a priest at the age of sixteen. He declined a request from Todai-ji Temple and Jingo-ji Temple, which recognized his academic ability, but he even cut off his right ear in order to embody the teachings of Buddha. He sheltered the Imperial Court army in a Jokyu Rebellion, but he was struck by the teachings of Shogunate forces general commander Hōjō Yasutoki, who later became a believer. This is a masterpiece historical epic that depicts the restorer of the Kegon-sect.