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Gyōson

1055 – 1135

Japanese Tendai monk and waka poet

Waka poetBuddhist monk Yamabushi
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Lived 1055 – 1135 (aged 79–80). Gyōson was a Japanese waka poet, buddhist monk and yamabushi.

, also known as the , was a Japanese Tendai monk and waka poet of the late-Heian period. He became chief prelate of the Enryaku-ji temple in Kyoto, and one of his poems was included in the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu. Almost fifty of his poems were included in imperial anthologies, and he produced a private collection of poetry.

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もろともに あはれと思へ 山桜 花よりほかに 知る人もなし Morotomo ni aware to omoe yama-zakura hana yori hoka ni shiru hito mo nashi Mountain cherry, let us console each other. Of all those I know no one understands me the way your blossoms do.

His poetry records his experiences on pilgrimage, and was in later ages celebrated as a spiritual precursor to the works of Saigyō.

He also left a private collection, the .

Other arts In addition to his poetry, he was also known as a skilled biwa performer and calligrapher.

In later literature As a high-ranking monk of noble birth, he appeared in many later setsuwa tales of the genre.

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Important facts

Born
1055
Birth century
Occupation
Waka poet, Buddhist monk, yamabushi
Nationality
Positions held
Tendai-zasu
Also known as
Prelate Gyoson, Gyoson, Gyouson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gyōson?

Japanese Tendai monk and waka poet

When was Gyōson born?

Gyōson was born in 1055.

When did Gyōson die?

Gyōson died on 21 March 1135.

What was Gyōson's occupation?

Gyōson was a waka poet, buddhist monk and yamabushi.

What nationality was Gyōson?

Gyōson was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gyōson

· Wikidata: Q3122773

· DBpedia: Gyōson

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