Background
Takugen was born in 1632 in Japan.
託言
Takugen was born in 1632 in Japan.
From 1655 Takugen studied the various sects of Buddhism under Josen and became a preacher.
Takugen was the 13th Head Priest of the Hasedera Temple at Yamato (Nara Prefecture). In 1684 he was appointed Bishop of the Hasedera Temple.