About Shimotsuma Rairyū
Lived 1552 – 1609 (aged 56–57). Shimotsuma Rairyū was a Japanese buddhist monk.
(1552– 16 July 1609) was a Sōhei guardian-priest of Hongan-ji.
Rairyū negotiated peace between the temple, Hongan-ji, and Oda Nobunaga, after the latter had laid siege to it. It is known that Rairyū was very fond of tea ceremonies. Rairyū invited a master of tea, Tsuda Sōtatsu to join him in a ceremony of tea.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Shimotsuma Rairyū?
Japanese Buddhist monk
When was Shimotsuma Rairyū born?
Shimotsuma Rairyū was born in 1552.
When did Shimotsuma Rairyū die?
Shimotsuma Rairyū died on 16 July 1609.
What was Shimotsuma Rairyū's occupation?
Shimotsuma Rairyū was a buddhist monk.
What nationality was Shimotsuma Rairyū?
Shimotsuma Rairyū was Japanese.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Shimotsuma Rairyū
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