Jinul
Korean Seon Buddhist monk (1158-1210) · Academics · Died at 52
Jinul Puril Bojo Daesa, often called Jinul or Chinul for short, was a Korean monk of the Goryeo period, who is considered to be the most influential figure in the formation of Korean Seon (Zen) Buddhism.
Jinul is read about 30 times a day, in 12 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 3 August 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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About this person
He is credited as the founder of the Jogye Order, by working to unify the disparate sects in Korean Buddhism into a cohesive organization.
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1158 to 1210 · aged 52
