Shinko was a Japanese buddhist priest of the Hosso Sect and a scholar priest at the Kojimadera Temple. Among his many followers, that included both priests and laymen, was Michinaga Fujiwara. Published a number of interpretive works on Buddhist scriptures.
Background
Shinko was born in 934, Nara, Japan.
Education
He studied under Chusan of the Kofukuji Temple in Nara.
Career
Served as chief lecturer at official lecture meetings on Buddhist sutras.