Tōgankoji

東岸居士 Tōgan the Lay Monk

1 Source and/or Related Material

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2 Author

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3 Repertoire

Kanze, Hōshō, Kongō, Kita

4 Synopsis

A traveler (waki) visits the temple of Kiyomizudera in the capital. There, he hears from a man at the temple gate (ai) about Tōgan, a lay monk who is raising funds to build a bridge nearby. Called over by the man, Tōgan (shite) appears and speaks with the traveler, then preaches while dancing. He plays a drum, extols song and dance as important components of Buddhism, and expresses his hope that everyone will go to Paradise.