"The Original Land of Amida"

Japanese: 《阿弥陀の本地》 - あみだのほんじ
"The Original Land of Amida"

…There is also a version by Sado Shichidayu. It is composed of six acts and has the same content as the medieval story "The True Nature of Amida." After a long journey, Prince Senjo (Hozo Bhikkhu) ascends to the throne and reunites with two young men he had separated from at a cave. …

*Some of the terminology explanations that refer to "The Original Nature of Amida" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…他に佐渡七太夫の正本もある。中世の物語《阿弥陀の本地》と内容は同じで六段構成。放浪の末,帝位に就いた千じょう太子(法蔵比丘)は別れた2人の若に窟(いわや)で再会する。…

※「《阿弥陀の本地》」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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