Background
Genkitsu was born in 1548 in Hizen (Saga Prefecture). Originally named Genkitsu, and known also as Kanshitsu.
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Kanshitsu
Career
Genkitsu joined the priesthood at Entsuji Temple at Kyoto and became 9th Principal of Ashikaga School (the Shōgun's private school). Later he was conferred the sacred order of the Purple Garment (symbol of the highest rank among Buddhist monks) by the Emperor and appointed to the Nanzenji Temple. His services were often sought by Ieyasu Tokugawa, under whose orders he wrote many books. He is credited with having built the Enkoji Temple, Kyoto and Sangakuji Temple at Hizen.
