About Ninshō
Lived 1217 – 1303 (aged 86). Ninshō was a Japanese buddhist monk.
was a Japanese Shingon Risshu priest during the Kamakura period. His was instrumental in reviving Ritsu Buddhism during this period, as well as establishing facilities to care for invalids. He was criticized by his contemporary Nichiren.
He is sometimes called , or simply , as well. He was a disciple of Eison (1201 – 1290), another Ritsu priest of the period. He was born in Byōbunosato, Shikinoshimonokōri, Yamato Province, now part of Miyake in Nara Prefecture.
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Who was Ninshō?
Japanese Buddhist monk
When was Ninshō born?
Ninshō was born on 19 August 1217 in Shikige district.
When did Ninshō die?
Ninshō died on 25 August 1303 in Gokuraku-ji Temple.
What was Ninshō's occupation?
Ninshō was a buddhist monk.
What nationality was Ninshō?
Ninshō was Japanese.
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