Online dictionary of history and traditions in Japan: Rennyo

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Rennyo

蓮如蓮如上人
alternative words: Saint Rennyo, St Rennyo
keywords: buddhism , famous person , priest
related topics: Muromachi period , Kamakura period , Jodo shin sect , Buddhism
related web sites: http://rennyo.tomato.nu , http://www.hongwanji.or.jp , http://www.kyohaku.go.jp/tokuten/rennyo/ren1j.htm
explanation: Priest of Muromachi period. When he was born in 1415, Jodoshinshu sect, founded by his ancestor, Shinran during Kamakura period, being declined, he strove to restore its ancient power in Shiga prefecture. Unhappy with his activity, Enryakuji temple chased him to Fukui prefecture at Yoshizaki. There, his sect became very popular because he taught the doctrine by using "Gobunsho" written in plain words. He restored then Honganji at Yamashina in Kyoto. He died in 1499.