About Jakushitsu Genkō
Lived 1290 – 1367 (aged 77). Jakushitsu Genkō was a Japanese poet.
was a Japanese Rinzai master, poet, flute player, and first abbot of Eigen-ji (constructed solely for him to teach Zen). His poetry is considered to be among the finest of Zen poetry. He traveled to China and studied Ch'an with masters of the Linji school from 1320 to 1326, then returned to Japan and lived for many years as a hermit. It was only toward the end of his life that he decided to teach Zen to others.
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Who was Jakushitsu Genkō?
Japanese monk and poet
When was Jakushitsu Genkō born?
Jakushitsu Genkō was born on 23 June 1290 in Mimasaka.
When did Jakushitsu Genkō die?
Jakushitsu Genkō died on 25 September 1367.
What was Jakushitsu Genkō's occupation?
Jakushitsu Genkō was a poet.
What nationality was Jakushitsu Genkō?
Jakushitsu Genkō was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jakushitsu Genkō. https://biography.guide/jakushitsu-genko/
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