Ruyuan
Tang dynasty abbess
About Ruyuan
Lived 700 – 775.
Ruyuan (, 700-775 CE) was a Chinese Buddhist abbess and master, lüshi.
She was a member of the Li family of Longxi, one of the five most important families under the Tang dynasty. She was favored by Emperor Daizong of Tang, who enlisted her to officiate at religious ceremonies at court and give lessons to his empress, wives and concubines.
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Who was Ruyuan?
Tang dynasty abbess
When was Ruyuan born?
Ruyuan was born in 700.
When did Ruyuan die?
Ruyuan died in 775.
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