Genza

From Miki:

Genza, mentioned by Yu and Vince, was a deeply Buddhist and true Myokonin who lived in Tottori Prefecture, Japan, until about 90 years ago. He was an illiterate farmer, but from a young age, "What does entrusting myself to Amida Buddha mean?" became his life's theme, and he eventually gained decisive faith through his serious and struggling listening to the Buddha-dharma for more than ten years.

His words and actions influenced many people, and were made into a book and a manga, which has also been translated into English. Vince has a copy of the manga, and it has wonderful, profound content.

I also love Genza, and as Vince said, I always listen to the Dharma with the hope of becoming the kind of person who, like Genza, can accept whatever inconveniences he faces with a "Welcome, welcome".

Photos of Genza.

Below is Genza's village.