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Dōzen Ueno

b. 1939

Japanese Buddhist priest of the Kegon school

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About Dōzen Ueno

Born 1939. Dōzen Ueno is a Japanese.

Dōzen Ueno (上野道善, born 1939) is a Japanese Buddhist priest of the Kegon school. From 2007 to 2010, he served as the 219th head priest (bettō) at Tōdai-ji. He currently presides as senior monk and is board chairman of the board of directors at Tōdaiji Gakuen.

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Important facts

Born
1939
Birth century
Nationality
Education
Ryukoku University
Also known as
Dozen Ueno, Douzen Ueno

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dōzen Ueno?

Japanese Buddhist priest of the Kegon school

When was Dōzen Ueno born?

Dōzen Ueno was born in 1939.

What nationality is Dōzen Ueno?

Dōzen Ueno is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dōzen Ueno

· Wikidata: Q11360467

· DBpedia: Dōzen Ueno

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