tv show references renowned Buddhist monk Kobo Daishi

[ellenrr]

You might be interested in this:

(WLIW is one of the pbs channels - "The World",
and altho this listing is for tonite at 10, they usually repeat shows, so if you are interested can probably find another showing.)

"Sacred Journeys with Bruce Feiler"
WLIW-DT3 - 132 Sun, 12/06, 10:00 PM 1 hr
"Shikoku"
12/16/2014, Religion, Profile, Topical, Cultural, Politics
Bruce follows a 750-mile pilgrimage route that is said to connect travelers to renowned Buddhist monk Kobo Daishi, talking to American walkers about why they are making the journey and learning about sacred ceremonies along the way.

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1. Here's a link to an online video of it

"Shikoku: At a Glance

The Japanese island of Shikoku is the birthplace of the most revered figure in Japanese Buddhism, the monk and teacher Kobo-Daishi, who brought a populist form of Buddhism to Japan from China in the 9th century. For hundreds of years, a 750-mile pilgrimage route has circled this mountainous island, connecting 88 separate temples and shrines that claim connection to Daishi, also known as the Great Master. Each leg of the journey represents a stage of the path to nirvana: awakening, austerity and discipline, enlightenment, and nirvana."

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/sacredjourneys/content/shikoku/

[ellenrr]

2. thanks! I fell asleep and missed it. :)