Background
Ryoho was born in Wakasa Province, Fukui Prefecture in 1305.
Ryoho was born in Wakasa Province, Fukui Prefecture in 1305.
He was trained by priests Ichinei, Soseki and Yiibai (Sesson). Much trusted by Shogun Yoshiakira Ashikaga, he lectured at the famous Manjuji, Kenninji and Nanzenjj temples. The Court granted him the posthumous name of Koso-Jochi-Zenji.