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Ingen was born in Satsuma Province (Kagoshima Prefecture) during the Kamakura and Namboku-cho Periods.
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Ingen entered the Engakuji Temple at an early age. Later proceeded to China to study and while there had discussions with great sages. Returning home (1327) took charge of the Kenchoji Temple, and then in turn was superior of Erinji Temple in Kai Province (Yamanashi Prefecture), of Manjuji Temple in Kyoto, till he eventually became resident priest of Kenchoji Temple in Kamakura.
