Background
Shinkaku was born in 1117, Japan. He was the son of Sanechika Taira, Court Councilor.
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also known as
Acharya Saisho
Shinkaku was a Japanese Buddhist priest of the Shingon Sect. He was commonly called Acharya Saisho. Was initiated into priesthood at the Onjoji Temple in Otsu and resided at the Joki-in Temple on Mount Koya. He was defeated in a debate in the Imperial Palace with Priest Chinkai of the Kofukuji Temple.
Education
Took to the Ono school of Buddhist learning went to Mount Koya, built the Joki-in Temple where he lived.
