Series bookremain in Yangzhou and teach ⇄ go to sea once more
The Sixth Crossing
Ganjin, a renowned monk in Tang China, made five unsuccessful attempts to reach Japan. His biography says that he lost his sight during those years. Would he remain in Yangzhou and pass on his teaching there, or attempt a sixth crossing? Resting and continuing can each be a way to protect people and what they have learned.
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This story ends at a crossroads — and you are the one who chooses.
Before seeing the ending, let parent and child choose separately: ‘In Ganjin's position, which way would you go?’
ARemain in Yangzhou, rest, and keep teaching
BBoard another ship and head for Japan
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