Mugaku Sogen

13th century Zen Buddhist monk
Person human Q1187076
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Summary

Mugaku Sogen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Yin County[2]. He was born on April 16, 1226[3]. He passed away in Kenchō-ji Temple[4]. He died on September 22, 1286[5]. He worked as a Buddhist monk[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (213 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Yin County[2].
  • Mugaku Sogen passed away in Kenchō-ji Temple[4].
  • Mugaku Sogen was born on April 16, 1226[3].
  • Mugaku Sogen died on September 22, 1286[5].
  • Burial took place at Kenchō-ji Temple[8].
  • Mugaku Sogen worked as a Buddhist monk[6].
  • Mugaku Sogen held the position of abbot[9].
  • A notable student of Mugaku Sogen was Kōhō Ken'nichi[10].
  • A notable student of Mugaku Sogen was Kian Soen[11].
  • A notable student of Mugaku Sogen was Mugai Nyodai[12].
  • Mugaku Sogen's religion is recorded as Linji school[13].
  • Mugaku Sogen is recorded as male[14].
  • Mugaku Sogen's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Mugaku Sogen's Commons category is recorded as Mugaku Sogen[16].
  • Mugaku Sogen's family name is recorded as Xu[17].
  • Mugaku Sogen studied under Wuzhun Shifan[18].

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Origins and Family

Mugaku Sogen's place of birth was Yin County[2]. He was born on April 16, 1226[3].

Education

Mugaku Sogen studied under Wuzhun Shifan[18].

Career and Affiliations

Mugaku Sogen's professions included Buddhist monk[6]. He held the position of abbot[9]. Notable students include Kōhō Ken'nichi[10], a poet[19], 1241–1316[20]; Kian Soen[11], a Buddhist monk[21], 1261–1313[22], of Japan[23]; and Mugai Nyodai[12], a Buddhist nun[24], 1223–1298[25].

Personal Life

Mugaku Sogen's religion is recorded as Linji school[13].

Death and Burial

Mugaku Sogen died on September 22, 1286[5]. He passed away in Kenchō-ji Temple[4]. He is buried at Kenchō-ji Temple[8].

Why It Matters

Mugaku Sogen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (213 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Mugaku Sogen born?

Mugaku Sogen's place of birth was Yin County[2].

Where did Mugaku Sogen die?

Mugaku Sogen passed away in Kenchō-ji Temple[4].

What did Mugaku Sogen do for work?

Mugaku Sogen worked as Buddhist monk[6].

References

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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