難なん行ぎょう道どうなんぎょうどうMeanings1nounthe hard way; path of difficult practiceBuddhism›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: 易行道浄じょう土ど教きょうで