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Enchin

Buddhist monk and founder of the Jimon school of Tendai Buddhism · Japan · On the map · Writers · Lived 814 to 891 · aged 77

Enchin (円珍) (814-891) was a Japanese Buddhist monk, founder of the Jimon school of Tendai Buddhism and Chief Abbot of Mii-dera at the foot of Mount Hiei. After succeeding to the post of Tendai zasu , in 873, a strong rivalry developed between his followers and those of Ennin's at Enryaku-ji.

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Japan
Category
Writers
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Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 814 to 891 · aged 77