Gikuu

Japanese: 義空 - ぎくう
Gikuu

…It is commonly known as Senbon Shakado. It was founded in 1221 (Jokyu 3) by the monk Giku (1172-1241). In 1363 (Shohei 18, Joji 2), a Nirvana lecture was held at the behest of Ashikaga Takauji, and since then it has attracted the faith of the common people and is still loved today for its Senbon Shaka Nembutsu. …

*Some of the terminology that mentions "Giku" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…俗に千本釈迦堂(せんぼんしやかどう)の名で知られる。1221年(承久3)求法上人義空(1172‐1241)の開創。1363年(正平18∥貞治2)足利尊氏の命で涅槃講が行われ,以後ひろく庶民の信仰を集めて今日も千本の釈迦念仏で親しまれている。…

※「義空」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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