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Plot Summary
The greatest athletes in the world today are neither the Olympic champions nor the stars of professional sports, but the "Marathon Monks" of Japan's sacred Mount Hiei. Over a seven year training period, these "running Buddha" figuratively circle the globe on foot. During one incredible 100-day stretch, they cover 52.5 miles daily - twice the length of an Olympic marathon. The prize they seek is not a pot of gold, but enlightenment in the here and now. This documentary program is about one of these amazing men - Tanno Kakudo and the magic mountain where he trains. It is the philosophy of Tendai Buddhism, which inspires him in his quest for the supreme. The viewer will learn about the monk's death-defying fast, his vegetarian training diet, his handmade straw running shoes, and other feats of endurance such as the mummifying fire ceremony. Based on the book "Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei" by John Stevens, published by Shambala Press.
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Director & Crew
Christopher J. Hayden
Director
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Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei (2002) is currently available to watch for free with ads on Kanopy.
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Who directed Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei?
Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei was directed by Christopher J. Hayden and released in 2002.
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Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 2002-12-31
- Status
- Released