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| − | [円澄] (772–837) | + | [[円澄]] (772–837) |
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| + | The [[second chief priest of Enryaku-ji]], the head [[temple of the Tendai]] school]] on [[Mount Hiei]] in [[Japan]]. | ||
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| + | Born in [[Musashi]] Province, he entered the priesthood under the guidance of [[Dochu]], a [[Disciple of Ganjin]]. | ||
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| + | In 798 he went to [[Mount Hiei]] and became a [[Disciple of Dengyo]]. | ||
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| + | In 806 he received from [[Dengyothe]] [[precepts]] of {{Wiki|perfect}} and immediate [[Enlightenment]] and in 808 became a lecturer on the [[Golden Light Sutra]]. | ||
| − | + | In 833 he expounded the [[Tendai]] teachings at the {{Wiki|imperial court}} and in the same year was appointed [[chief priest of Enryaku-ji]] [[temple]], succeeding [[Gishin]], the first [[chief priest]]. His posthumous [[name]] and title are the [[Great Teacher]] [[Jakko(Tranquil Light]]). | |
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Latest revision as of 13:58, 7 January 2016
Encho
円澄 (772–837)
The second chief priest of Enryaku-ji, the head temple of the Tendai school]] on Mount Hiei in Japan.
Born in Musashi Province, he entered the priesthood under the guidance of Dochu, a Disciple of Ganjin.
In 798 he went to Mount Hiei and became a Disciple of Dengyo.
In 806 he received from Dengyothe precepts of perfect and immediate Enlightenment and in 808 became a lecturer on the Golden Light Sutra.
In 833 he expounded the Tendai teachings at the imperial court and in the same year was appointed chief priest of Enryaku-ji temple, succeeding Gishin, the first chief priest. His posthumous name and title are the Great Teacher Jakko(Tranquil Light).
