Saichō
Deceased Person
0767 – 0822
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Who was Saichō?
Saichō was a Japanese Buddhist monk credited with founding the Tendai school in Japan, based around the Chinese Tiantai tradition he was exposed to during his trip to China beginning in 804. He founded the temple and headquarters of Tendai at Enryaku-ji on Mt. Hiei near Kyoto. He is also said to have been the first to bring tea to Japan. After his death, he was awarded the posthumous title of Dengyō Daishi.
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- Born
- Sep 9, 0767
Shiga Prefecture - Religion
- Buddhism
- Nationality
- Japan
- Died
- Jun 26, 0822
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on July 23, 2013
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