“Gassho no Seikatsu” (The Life of Gassho) is a book by Zenyu Mitsuyama (1896 - ?), a Japanese Buddhist monk and chaplain. [Overview of the Author and Book] Author: Zenyu Mitsuyama. Born in Fukui Prefecture in 1896 (Meiji 29), graduated from Toyo University. He was a Buddhist monk of the Honganji school, who served as a chaplain and lecturer at Hyogo Women's Junior College. Book Overview: A religious and philosophical book published in 1936 (Showa 11) by Kyogyo Shoin. It compiles teachings on the importance of having a heart of gratitude and gassho (placing palms together in prayer) in all aspects of daily life. Related Books: "Kibo no Seikatsu" (The Life of Hope), "Ojii-san no Ohanashi Honganji" (Grandpa's Stories Honganji), etc. [Features of the Content (Points Suggested)] Gratitude and Respect: Gassho is introduced as a way to specifically express respect for the Buddha and a heart of gratitude in daily life. Mental Stability: It advocates for "a life with gassho" as a way to calm the mind and live a peaceful and refreshing life. Faith Rooted in Life: It describes the significance of incorporating gassho not only on special occasions but also in daily life (such as when eating or drinking tea). Furthermore, Mitsuyama Zenyu's book "Gassho no Seikatsu" has been well-received for a long time as a document conveying the spirit of gassho in the modern era. [Condition, etc.] Stains on the cover Yellowing Spots First edition, 1936 111 pages Kyogyo Shoin Management Number 20260212