# Shi Yinguang

> Shi Yinguang, or Yinguang for short, was a Chinese Buddhist monk and considered the Thirteenth Patriarch of the Pure Land tradition. Yinguang lived during the rapid societal changes of the Republic of China, and is credited as a leader in the modern Buddhist revival movement. Yinguang promoted traditional Pure Land practices, such as reciting the nianfo, in a way that resonated with modern society. In Chinese Buddhist tradition, he is also widely regarded as an emanation of the Bodhisattva Mahāsthāmaprāpta.

*The 13th Patriarch of Pure Land Buddhism*

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## Identity
- **Born:** 1862-01-11
- **Died:** 1940-12-02
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Sources
- [Shi Yinguang](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shi_Yinguang)
- [釈印光](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%87%88%E5%8D%B0%E5%85%89)
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- [Wikiquote](https://zh.wikiquote.org/wiki/%E5%8D%B0%E5%85%89)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15898774)

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