Temple of Hinoki: Hinoki-dera

By Dakota Walker

Note to the reader:
This story is a Zen parable with explorations into magical realism and historical literary fiction. Psychological elements exist to entice the reader to meditate. Slow down and grapple with the past traumas of lead characters. To find healing and stride forward. My hope is for the reader to feel a sense of belonging and to experience clarity. I hope you find a comfortable place and enjoy the journey ahead.

Recommended readings:
Flight of Basa
Tsu: The Middle Path
Ashoka and The Golden Tree
The Monk and The Golden Tree (epic poem inspiring Ashoka and The Golden Tree)
Cultivated Yarns (Ashoka and The Golden Tree, Flight of Basa, and the epic poem The Monk and The Golden Tree)
*This story takes place three years after Flight of Basa, but it is not necessary to read Basa first. It will simply open doorways if you decide to journey back in time for any of the previously listed titles.

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A small river village begins to truly bloom in early tenth century Japan. It is year of the Metal Horse. The village matriarch remains open to the inevitable coming changes. Forces present themselves in different variations. A temple begins to rise; monks soon follow on a divine path to care for the new temple. Nothing feels the same in Kyoko's small village. Will she see it bloom naturally? Will the speed of change crumble the isolated peace of her family home?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GV3WJXZT
• ISBN13: 9798251814408
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.1" x 7.8"