Jitchū
Japanese Buddhist monk
About Jitchū
Lived 726 – 824 (aged 97–98). Jitchū was a Japanese.
(?–824) was a Buddhist monk in Nara Japan of the Kegon sect, and pupil of Roben. In his later years, Jitchu oversaw the expansion of Tōdai-ji temple, and introduced liturgy and rituals still used today. The most noteworthy of these ceremonies is the Shuni-e repentance ceremony established by Jitchu at the request of Empress Kōmyō, wife of Emperor Shōmu, who hoped to heal the ailing Emperor.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jitchū?
Japanese Buddhist monk
When was Jitchū born?
Jitchū was born in 726.
When did Jitchū die?
Jitchū died in 824.
What nationality was Jitchū?
Jitchū was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jitchū. https://biography.guide/jitchu/
MLA: "Jitchū." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jitchu/.
Chicago: "Jitchū." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jitchu/.
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