early life and spiritual pursuits toba sōjō, also known as kakuyū, was a japanese artist-monk born in 1053, son of minamoto no takakuni. he became a high priest of tendai buddhism and ascended to the position of the 48th zasu (head priest) of the tendai sect in 1138. artistic contributions toba sōjō is renowned for his works in both buddhist art and satirical cartoon. a confirmed example of his work includes fudōmyō'ō-ritsuzō at daigo-ji, an important cultural property of japan, showcasing his mastery over diverse artistic mediums. notable works and collections prince shōtoku at age sixteen…