Monk Jianzhen's Journey to Japan

This compelling volume, 'Monk Jianzhen's Journey to Japan' by Min Le, meticulously chronicles the remarkable true story of the Tang Dynasty Buddhist monk Jianzhen (known as Ganjin in Japan). It details his arduous, multi-decade quest to transplant Buddhist teachings and Chinese culture across the sea to Japan. Jianzhen's unwavering determination is a central theme, as he braved numerous perilous sea voyages, enduring shipwrecks, navigating official opposition, and ultimately sacrificing his eyesight, before his triumphant arrival in Japan in 753 AD. His profound influence irrevocably shaped Japanese Buddhism, architecture, sculpture, painting, and medicine, marking a pivotal epoch in Sino-Japanese cultural exchange. This accessible paperback edition, published in 2010 by China Intercontinental Press in Beijing, is presented in Good condition, offering readers an intimate window into the life of a truly extraordinary historical figure and a crucial period of East Asian intellectual and artistic transmission.

• Author: Le, Min
• Publisher: China Intercontinental Press
• Year: 2010
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good
• ISBN: 9787508517025