--- title: The Ambit of One Book: A Fireplace, Tea, and Nonchalant Ruminations — Wanderlust Magazine url: https://wanderlust-magazine.com/the-ambit-of-one-book-a-fireplace-tea-and-nonchalant-ruminations/ date: 2023-01-09 --- # The Ambit of One Book: A Fireplace, Tea, and Nonchalant Ruminations \[vc\_row\]\[vc\_column\]\[vc\_single\_image onclick=”custom\_link” image=”46539″ img\_size=”large” style=”vc\_box\_outline” alignment=”center” link=”https://wanderlust-magazine.com/shop/” img\_link\_target=”\_blank”\]\[/vc\_column\]\[/vc\_row\]\[vc\_row\]\[vc\_column\]\[vc\_column\_text css\_animation=”bottom-to-top”\] A conjectural guide to the unseen world of occult forces lining the Kumano Kodo, Japan’s oldest pilgrimage route. ================================================================================================================= \[/vc\_column\_text\] [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1561553716331{padding-bottom: 60px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css_animation=”bottom-to-top”]Once every few decades, a book comes along in which the author astutely dives into, and plans to optimize, the pilgrims’ experience. The latest such book is [***Kumano Kodo: A Pilgrimage to Powerspots***](https://www.amazon.com/Kumano-Kodo-Pilgrimage-Christian-Greer/dp/B0B9KGQK65/ref=sr_1_2?crid=YDX2FRFOPSKC&keywords=kumano+kodo&qid=1661282082&sprefix=kumano+ko%2Caps%2C299&sr=8-2). In it, the authors [***J. Christian Greer***](https://www.amazon.com/J-Christian-Greer/e/B0B9LJ71KM/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk) and [***Michelle K. Oing***](https://www.amazon.com/Michelle-K-Oing/e/B0B9LHTM1T/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk) use true stories, mind-blowing visions, and ancient rituals to immerse you in the sacred world of the pilgrims.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css_animation=”bottom-to-top”]Fascinating and humorous, this travelogue fuse is an emblematic guide to the “recently minted UNESCO heritage site”. A spiritual journey during the walk of Kumano Kodo. The book will introduce you to the magic hidden in everyday life, history, the moon and stars, nature, mythology, sacred sex and… more! **Read More:** [*The Japanese Yumi Bow: A Timeless Symbol of Tradition and Precision*](https://wanderlust-magazine.com/the-japanese-yumi-bow-a-timeless-symbol-of-tradition-and-precision/)\[/vc\_column\_text\]\[/vc\_column\]\[/vc\_row\]\[vc\_row full\_width=”stretch\_row\_content” equal\_height=”yes”\]\[vc\_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc\_custom\_1669972975626{background-image: url(https://wanderlust-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/3-7.jpg?id=46411) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”\] [/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1561556193635{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-right: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 80px !important;background-color: #000000 !important;}” disable_custom_paddings_mobile=”true”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_hidden-xs”] [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=”bottom-to-top”] This book is dedicated to Raz&Kaz Grand Masters of the Kyoto O.S.G.H. Lodge --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \[/vc\_column\_text\] [vc_column_text css_animation=”bottom-to-top”]by J. Christian Greer & Michelle K. Oing[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_hidden-xs”] [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1561554148183{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css_animation=”bottom-to-top”]The references give a very true picture of the history of the Kumano Kodo UNESCO heritage site. As the title indicates, one of the authors’ main goals was to present the development of the powerspots as it was influenced by internal and external political processes. Although political history predominates, social, economic, and cultural phenomena are taken into account…[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css_animation=”bottom-to-top”]Greer & Oing tell a story about the daily life of the Japanese, about their customs and beliefs, about the ways in which they fought for survival. They take you into the wonderland of myths, legends and superstitions that have accompanied man’s life from birth to death. Thus they try to introduce you to a world of symbols, in the midst of whose chaos you could find a piece of yourself.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][![](https://i0.wp.com/wanderlust-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/4-2.jpg?fit=1320%2C880&ssl=1)](https://i0.wp.com/wanderlust-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/4-2.jpg?fit=1320%2C880&ssl=1) [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”bottom-to-top” css=”.vc_custom_1561555563953{padding-top: 55px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-6″]> …placard describing a pilgrim who died of hunger on this part of the trail.  [/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-6″][vc_empty_space height=”26px”][vc_column_text css_animation=”bottom-to-top”]Further, the journey takes Greer & Oing to an inspiring powerspot, the Koguchi Trailhead, where pilgrims can see each of the 3657 mountains of the Kii peninsula, “at least this is what the records claim”. Among the many new things, while reading, one will learn how Onsen eggs are prepared in Yunomine and that you can buy a pack of beer from a vending machine :)[/vc_column_text] [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1561556075303{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-right: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 80px !important;background-color: #000000 !important;}” disable_custom_paddings_mobile=”true”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_hidden-xs”] [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=”bottom-to-top”] At the core of pilgrimaging is the sacramentalization of everyday life. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- \[/vc\_column\_text\] [vc_column_text css_animation=”bottom-to-top”]by J. Christian Greer & Michelle K. Oing\[/vc\_column\_text\]\[vc\_row\_inner\]\[vc\_column\_inner offset=”vc\_hidden-xs”\] [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1669973160681{background-image: url(https://wanderlust-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/5.png?id=46413) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”] [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1561554170033{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css_animation=”bottom-to-top”]The book is full of illustrations, mandalas. These full-colour collages are an artistic blend between traditional Japanese graphics and a futuristic metaverse. J. Christian Greer, in addition to being one of the authors of the book, is also theirs, and with them, he has captured the time of existential transition and multiplicity not only in Japan but for all of humanity. [***“ Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage to Powerspots”***](https://www.amazon.com/Kumano-Kodo-Pilgrimage-Christian-Greer/dp/B0B9KGQK65/ref=sr_1_2?crid=YDX2FRFOPSKC&keywords=kumano+kodo&qid=1661282082&sprefix=kumano+ko%2Caps%2C299&sr=8-2) presents the richness, beauty and diversity of Japanese customs through the authors’ intuition and curiosity. The title is a comprehensive source of knowledge for anyone who wants to explore the diversity of Japanese traditional rites.\[/vc\_column\_text\]\[/vc\_column\]\[vc\_column width=”1/2″\]\[vc\_column\_text css\_animation=”bottom-to-top”\]A priceless gift, the book will take travellers and digital nomads to the forgotten world of pilgrims. Subscribe below to be the first to read our exclusive interview with “Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage to Powersports” authors. Do you have something crucial to ask? 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