Honen Shonin
Hōnen Shonin (法然; 1133-1212) is credited with the establishment of Jōdo (Pure Land) Buddhism as an independent sect in Japan. He studied at the famous temple of Enryakuji atop Mount Hiei, leaving it to spread his message of salvation to the general population. One of his disciples, Shinran, would go on to found the highly influential Jodo Shin (True Pure Land) sect of Buddhist doctrine.
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Categories: 1133 births | 1212 deaths | Religious biography stubs