Purchase: http://der.org/films/marathon-monks.html A documentary about the greatest athletes in the world today - 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 100-day stretch, they cover 52.5 miles daily. The prize they seek is enlightenment in the here and now. It is the philosophy of Tendai Buddhism that inspires Tanno Kakudo in his quest for the supreme with a death-defying fast, vegetarian training diet, handmade straw running shoes, and other feats of endurance. With superb cinematography and music, the film is based on the book "Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei" by John Steven.Purchase: http://der.org/films/marathon-monks.html A documentary about the greatest athletes in the world today - the "Marathon Monks" of Ja...all »Purchase: http://der.org/films/marathon-monks.html A documentary about the greatest athletes in the world today - 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 100-day stretch, they cover 52.5 miles daily. The prize they seek is enlightenment in the here and now. It is the philosophy of Tendai Buddhism that inspires Tanno Kakudo in his quest for the supreme with a death-defying fast, vegetarian training diet, handmade straw running shoes, and other feats of endurance. With superb cinematography and music, the film is based on the book "Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei" by John Steven.«
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