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Jichin

Type Figure Region Japan Time 1012–1090 Also known as Master Chishō

Jichin (1012–1090), late Heian Tendai monk later titled Master Chishō; trained on Mount Hiei, abbot of Enryaku-ji's Onjo-ji (Mii-dera) in Omi, founde…

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  1. 1012–1020Enryaku-ji, Mount Hiei · Shiga PrefectureJichin was born in 1012, entering Enryaku-ji on Mount Hiei in childhood to study Tendai teachings, completing basic training and scriptural study between 1012 and 1020, laying the foundation for his later abbacy at Onjo-ji.
  2. 1030–1070Onjo-ji, Omi Province · Shiga PrefectureJichin became abbot of Onjo-ji in Omi, reformed temple teachings, founded subsidiary temples including Sanzen-in, promoting the expansion of the Tendai Jimon branch in Omi, becoming a major religious center rivaling Enryaku-ji.
  3. 1071–1090Onjo-ji · Shiga PrefectureIn his later years Jichin was posthumously titled Master Chishō; his temple system and teaching tradition continued for generations, leaving a lasting impact on the landscape of Japanese Buddhism from late Heian to early Kamakura.

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