Background
Zon Kaku was born in 1290 in Japan.
Zon Kaku was born in 1290 in Japan.
Zon Kaku began studying under Kakui in Hosshin-in (1303) and then continued his studies in Kofukuji Temple. Later studied the scriptures of various sects at Mount Hiei, to become a disciple of Jido Hosshinno under the name of Kogen.
Zon Kaku was appointed lecturer at Julraku-in (1307) and stayed there till the death of his grandfather, Kakutei.
The eldest son of Kakunyo