Marathon Monks
John Stevens wrote the book The Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei, chronicling the practice of running long distances – up to 52 miles (84 km) – in a single day to attain enlightenment in the monk's current life. The practice of running is known as the kaihōgyō.
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Famous quotes containing the words marathon and/or monks:
“In their eyes I have seen
the pin men of madness in marathon trim
race round the track of the stadium pupil.”
—Patricia K. Page (b. 1916)
“If you understand why a monkey in a family is always mocked and harassed, you understand why monks are rejected by all—both old and young.”
—François Rabelais (1494–1553)