He studied under Shucho HIGASHIYAMA of Butsunichi-an, Engaku-ji Temple, Kamakura, succeeded Shucho HIGASHIYAMA's teachings and became zendo shuso (a leader of Buddhist monks engaged in the ascetic practices of Zen Sect) of Engaku-ji Temple in 1783. |
鎌倉円覚寺仏日庵の東山周朝に師事してその法を継ぎ、1783年(天明3年)円覚寺前堂首座に就任した。 |