Nichimoku
Japanese Buddhist monk
About Nichimoku
Lived 1260 – 1333 (aged 73).
, Buddhist name: Niidakyo Ajari Nichimoku, was a junior disciple of Nichiren who sided with Nikkō Shōnin after Nichiren's death. Nikkō Shōnin later appointed Nichimoku as his successor as Head Priest (Kancho) of Taiseki-ji temple.
His father was Niida Goro Shigetsuna and his mother was Ren Ani, who was the eldest daughter of Lord Nanjo Hyo-e Shichiro, the father of Nanjo Tokimitsu. Ren Ani was the elder sister of Nanjo Tokimitsu.
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Who was Nichimoku?
Japanese Buddhist monk
When was Nichimoku born?
Nichimoku was born on 28 April 1260 in Kannami.
When did Nichimoku die?
Nichimoku died on 15 November 1333 in Mino province.
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