Shōkū

Summary

Shōkū is a human^[1]. Born in Kyoto^[2], he… he was born on November 30, 1177^[3]. He passed away in Kenkō-in Temple^[4]. He died on December 24, 1247^[5].

Key Facts

• Shōkū's place of birth was Kyoto^[2].
• Shōkū passed away in Kenkō-in Temple^[4].
• Shōkū was born on November 30, 1177^[3].
• Shōkū died on December 24, 1247^[5].
• Shōkū held citizenship in Japan^[6].
• Shōkū's religion is recorded as Jōdo-shū^[7].
• Shōkū's religion is recorded as Seizan Jōdo-shū^[8].
• Shōkū's religion is recorded as Jōdo-shū Seizan Zenrinji-ha^[9].
• Shōkū's religion is recorded as Seizan-Fukakusa sect of Jōdo-shū^[10].
• Shōkū is recorded as male^[11].
• Shōkū's instance of is recorded as human^[12].
• Shōkū's family is recorded as Murakami-Genji^[13].
• Shōkū's relative is recorded as Minamoto no Michichika^[14].
• Shōkū studied under Hōnen^[15].
• Shōkū's name in native language is recorded as 証空^[16].
• Shōkū's name in kana is recorded as しょうくう^[17].

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Origins and Family

Shōkū's place of birth was Kyoto^[2]. He was born on November 30, 1177^[3].

Education

Shōkū studied under Hōnen^[15].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Jōdo-shū^[7], a school of Buddhism^[18], founded in 1175^[19]; Seizan Jōdo-shū^[8], a school of Buddhism^[20], headquartered in Kōmyō-ji Temple^[21]; Jōdo-shū Seizan Zenrinji-ha^[9], a school of Buddhism^[22], headquartered in Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji Temple^[23]; and Seizan-Fukakusa sect of Jōdo-shū^[10], a school of Buddhism^[24], headquartered in Seigan-ji Temple^[25].

Death and Burial

Shōkū died on December 24, 1247^[5]. He died in Kenkō-in Temple^[4].

FAQs

Where was Shōkū born?

Born in Kyoto^[2], Shōkū…

Where did Shōkū die?

Shōkū died in Kenkō-in Temple^[4].