Ribald Classic: The Monk Who Moved A Capital
September, 1975
In Ancient Japan, there was an unmarried empress named Koken who had inherited the throne from her father and ruled the land well. Because of her great beauty, she had many suitors, but none pleased her. One day she fell ill and a handsome young Buddhist monk named Dokyo went to her bedside to pray for her health. She recovered quickly and soon afterward, much to the surprise of the court, declared her wish to pursue a religious life. So, while still young. Empress Koken retired and became a Bud...
