The Life and Scholarship of Jiun
Born in the Takamatsu Domain warehouse district on Nakanoshima, Ōsaka, Jiun was the son of Kōzuki Yasunori. Following his father's dying wish, he was tonsured at age 13 at Hōraku-ji in Settsu Province, where he studied Esoteric Buddhism and Sanskrit under the abbot Nin’kō Teiki. His intellectual journey led him to Kyoto at age 16 to study Neo-Confucianism with Itō Tōgai, and later to Nara to study Shingon Buddhism and Shintō. After receiving full ordination in 1738, he became the abbot of Hōraku-ji. He later studied Zen with the Sōtō monk Daibai in Shinano Province. In his later years, he resided at the hermitage Sōryū-an on Mt. Ikoma and later entered Kōkiji in Kanan.
Religious and Literary Contributions
Jiun was a Shingon monk who emphasized the Vinaya and advocated “Shōbōritsu” (True Law Vinaya). He was the founder of Unden Shintō, an original theory of Shintō that interpreted the tradition through the lens of Shingon mandala doctrine. As a scholar, he authored several significant works, including:
In addition to his religious and literary pursuits, Jiun was a distinguished calligrapher and a writer. He was known by several names and styles, including his secular surname Kōzuki, his Buddhist name Onkō, and the honorific Jiun Sonja.
Questions & Answers
Can I browse Jiun's works by mood?
The artist's Mood Room page shows Jiun's artworks arranged by their atmosphere.
In which historical period did Jiun work?
Jiun worked in the Early-Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.
Where can I see Jiun's artworks in a 3D gallery?
The 3D Museum of Jiun is a page that displays the artist's artworks in a virtual three-dimensional gallery.
How do I find all works by Jiun in a given medium?
Jiun's works can be browsed by medium on the artist's All Medium page.
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