Jitchū

(?–824) was a Buddhist monk in Nara, Nara, Nara Japan of the Kegon sect, and pupil of Roben. In his later years, Jitchu oversaw the expansion of Tōdai-ji temple, and introduced liturgy and rituals still used today. The most noteworthy of these ceremonies is the Shuni-e repentance ceremony established by Jitchu at the request of Empress Kōmyō, wife of Emperor Shōmu, who hoped to heal the ailing Emperor.

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Japanese Buddhist clergy
Nara period Buddhist clergy
Kegon Buddhists

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