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Ninshō

Japanese Buddhist monk · Japan · On the map · Lived 1217 to 1303 · aged 86

Ninshō was a Japanese Shingon Risshu priest during the Kamakura period. His was instrumental in reviving Ritsu Buddhism during this period, as well as establishing facilities to care for invalids. He was criticized by his contemporary Nichiren.

Ninshō is read about 38 times a day, in 5 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 9 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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Japan
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1217 to 1303 · aged 86