Kakuban
Japanese Shingon monk (1095–1144)
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Summary
Kakuban was born in Danjō-in Temple[1]. He was born on July 21, 1095[2]. He died on January 18, 1144[3]. He worked as a Buddhist monk[4] and religious leader[5].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Negoro-ji Temple[6]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[7]
- Notable work: Religious Confession at Mitsugon-in Temple[8], The Esoteric Meaning of Amida[9], Secret Interpretation of the Five Wheels and Nine Syllables[10]
- Religion or worldview: Shingi-Shingon[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Birth name: 弥千歳[13]
- Religious name: 覚鑁[14]
- Posthumous name: 興教大師[15]
- Art name: 正覚房[16]
- Name in kana: かくばん[17]
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Works and Contributions
Notable works include Religious Confession at Mitsugon-in Temple[8], a literary work[18]; The Esoteric Meaning of Amida[9], a Buddhist text[19]; and Secret Interpretation of the Five Wheels and Nine Syllables[10].
FAQs
Where was Kakuban born?
Kakuban's place of birth was Danjō-in Temple[1].