Background
Shinku was born in 1204, Japan. He was the son of Sadachika Fujiwara.
Shinku was born in 1204, Japan. He was the son of Sadachika Fujiwara.
Became a priest at the Daigoji Temple. He lectured at the Todaiji Temple in Nara on the Hokke and Sanron doctrines (1251).
Among his followers was Masako, the widow of Yoritomo Minamoto.