Erin

Japanese: 慧琳 - えりん

1715-1789 A monk from the mid-Edo period.
Born on May 1, 1712. A follower of the Otani branch of Shinshu Buddhism. He studied under Enen. In 1762, he succeeded his master as a lecturer at the school (later known as the Takakura School). In 1776, he negotiated in Edo to make the Jodo Shinshu sect a public institution. He wrote many works, including the "Muryojukyo Kansouki." He passed away on May 25, 1790, at the age of 75. He was born in Ise (Mie Prefecture). His pen name was Hogyoku. His pen names were Kiryo and Butsyobo. His Buddhist name was also known as Eirin.

Source: Kodansha Digital Japanese Name Dictionary +Plus Information | Legend

Japanese:

1715－1789　江戸時代中期の僧。
正徳(しょうとく)5年5月1日生まれ。真宗大谷派。慧然にまなぶ。明和2年師のあとをつぎ,学寮(のちの高倉学寮)の講師となる。安永3年浄土真宗の公称を実現するため江戸で折衝にあたった。「無量寿経貫綜記」など著作もおおい。寛政元年5月25日死去。75歳。伊勢(いせ)(三重県)出身。字(あざな)は抱玉。号は亀陵,仏乗房。法名は恵琳とも。

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