The Japanese priest Dogen Zenji (1200-1253) built Eiheiji Temple in Fukui prefecture in 1243 in order to preach Zen Buddhism, and he fostered many disciples there. In Eiheiji Temple, over 200 monks still practise asceticism.
Avastatud: 30-11-1991 Avastamiskoht: Kagoshima Avastajad: Mukai, M., Takeishi, M.