Ninshō
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| Death | 720 years ago |
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| Date of birth | August 19,1217 |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Born | Miyake |
| Nara | |
| Japan | |
| Date of died | August 25,1303 |
| Died | Gokuraku-ji |
| Kamakura | |
| Kanagawa | |
| Japan | |
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| ID | 1695105 |
Ninshō Life story
Ninshō was a Japanese Shingon Risshu priest during the Kamakura period. His was instrumental in reviving Ritsu Buddhism during this period, as well as establishing facilities to care for invalids. He was criticized by his contemporary Nichiren. He is sometimes called Ninshō Ryōkan, or simply Ryōkan, as well.
