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Episode Details: A Monk’s Lessons: Living Amid Death From COVID
A Monk’s Lessons: Living Amid Death From COVID
Series: NHK WORLD PRIME
Season: Season 6
Episode Number: 5
Air Date:
Duration: 49 min
Unable to properly bid farewell to deceased loved ones, especially during the COVID pandemic, many have sought solace at Mt. Osorezan, a Buddhist temple long viewed as a portal to the underworld. Minami Jikisai has been a monk there for 16 years. Fujita Ai cared for patients at their homes when hospitals were filled to capacity. Their deaths left her traumatized and searching for relief. How can we learn to accept death? This program will take you to a place where people go in search of answers.