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Hōnen

Hōnen (法然; .mw-parser-output .IPA-label-small{font-size:85%}.mw-parser-output .references .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output .infobox .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output .navbox .IPA-label-small{font-size:100%}Japanese pronunciation: , May 13 (April 7), 1133 – February 29, 1212), also known as Genkū, was the founding figure of the Jōdo-shū (浄土宗; "Pure…

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Born
Seishimaru May 13 (April 7), 1133 Kume, Okayama Prefecture, Japan
Died
February 29, 1212(1212-02-29) (aged 78)[citation needed] Kyoto, Japan
Lineage
Tendai, Sammon lineage
Other name
Genkū (源空)
Religion
Buddhism
School
Jōdo-shū school of Pure Land Buddhism

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related to Disciples · 45
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related to Early life · 35
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related to Teaching · 23
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related to Influence · 21
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related to Relying on the Buddha's power · 21
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related to Departure from Mount Hiei · 20
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related to Senchakushū · 19
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related to Exile and the final years · 17
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related to Character · 14
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related to Criticisms · 14
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nembutsu pure land practice hōnen's people practices one also teaching faith amida buddha buddhist birth even buddhism power tendai teachings

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HōnenBornSeishimaru May 13 (April 7), 1133 Kume, Okayama Prefecture, Japan1.00infobox
HōnenDiedFebruary 29, 1212(1212-02-29) (aged 78)[citation needed] Kyoto, Japan1.00infobox
HōnenLineageTendai, Sammon lineage1.00infobox
HōnenOther nameGenkū (源空)1.00infobox
HōnenReligionBuddhism1.00infobox
HōnenSchoolJōdo-shū school of Pure Land Buddhism1.00infobox
HōnenTitleFounder of Jōdo-shū1.00infobox
making Buddha statues or building stupasinstance ofdid not make the Fundamental Vow for birth by requiring the various practices0.80text
Tale of the Heikeinstance ofas can be seen from his appearance in numerous works of Japanese literature0.80text
Mirror of the Eastinstance ofas can be seen from his appearance in numerous works of Japanese literature0.80text
the preceptsinstance ofTendai and Shingon monks accused Hōnen of dismissing traditional Buddhist practices0.80text
esoteric ritualsinstance ofTendai and Shingon monks accused Hōnen of dismissing traditional Buddhist practices0.80text

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