Background
Gyonen was born in lyo Province (Ehime Prefecture). His family name was Fujiwara.
Gyonen was born in lyo Province (Ehime Prefecture). His family name was Fujiwara.
Studied under Ensho of the Todaiji Temple in Nara, succeeded him as chief priest of the Kaidan-in, a branch of the Todaiji Temple. He studied particularly Avatamuska Sutra as a Kegon Sect priest but was well versed in the doctrines of other sects as well.