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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