Shiba Ryo Taro "Kaido Wo Yuku" Yogo Kaisetsu Shosai Chizu Tsuki Eizan No Shodo Zembun Keisai Chukosei Kara Otona Made 2

[Machine Translation] The Hokkekai, a religious event of the Tendai sect of Buddhism, in which monks answer questions from examiners. On the day of the Hokkekai, Mr. Shiba enters Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei. Hieizan, where the "Three Pagodas and Sixteen Valleys" are scattered throughout the vast grounds. In addition to the Hokkekai, each of the pagodas and valleys has its own unique culture, such as the "Kaimugyo," a pilgrimage to sacred sites throughout the mountain. The history of the Roppongi Valley is explained in an easy-to-understand manner, referring to the great stars of Japanese Buddhism, such as Shinran and Honen, as well as the burning of the temple by Oda Nobunaga.

受験僧が試験官の質問に答える天台宗の宗教行事「法華大会」。その当日を迎え、司馬さんは比叡山延暦寺に踏み込みます。広大な敷地の中に「三塔十六谷」が点在する叡山。「法華大会」のほかにも、山中の聖地を拝礼して回る「回峯行」など、それぞれの塔と谷に独自の文化が色濃く残っています。その歴史について、輩出した親鸞、法然ら日本仏教の巨星たちや、織田信長による焼き討ちなどに言及しながら、わかりやすく解説していきます。