The Kaihogyo

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10 Oct 2013 13:40 #121230 by
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came across this obituary in last weeks TIME magazine:

'Died: Yusai Sakai, 87, one of only three Buddhist monks since 1571 to twice complete the rigorous Kaihogyo , a seven-year ordeal of fasting and running. Those unable to complete it are expected to take their own life.'

badass. have any of you buddhists heard of this before?

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31 Jan 2014 20:06 #135875 by J. K. Barger
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Hell yea!! Those guys are spiritual athletes par excellance!! I am working on Shingon training and hope to be able to experience something like that when I go to Japan.

As a hiker here in Colorado, I'd also like to get a circuit between some of the sacred places here as well- Jedi style :D
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