Ennin
9th century Japanese monk known for travels in China / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ennin (圓仁 or 円仁, 793 CE [1] or 794 CE – 864 CE), better known in Japan by his posthumous name, Jikaku Daishi (慈覺大師), was a priest of the Tendai school of Buddhism in Japan, and its third Zasu (座主, "Head of the Tendai Order"). Ennin was instrumental in expanding the Tendai Order's influence, and bringing back crucial training and resources from China, particularly esoteric Buddhist training and Pure Land teachings.
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Ennin (圓仁) | |
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Title | Third zasu, head of the Tendai Order |
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Born | 793 or 794 CE |
Died | February 24, 864(864-02-24) (aged 69–70) |
Religion | Buddhism |
School | Tendai school |
Lineage | Sammon lineage |
Other names | Jikaku Daishi (慈覺大師) |
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Predecessor | Enchō (円澄) |
Successor | An'e (安慧) |
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