noun
the hard way; path of difficult practice
Buddhist term contrasting with 易行道 (the easy path). Refers to striving for enlightenment through one's own efforts, especially in Pure Land context, as opposed to relying on Amitabha's vow.
See also: 易行道
浄土教では、難行道と易行道が対比される。
In Pure Land Buddhism, the difficult path and the easy path are contrasted.
難行道は、自力による修行を強調する。
The difficult path emphasizes practice through one's own power.