(1537 – 1626), famously known as , was a Japanese Shin Buddhist priest within

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. He led on the defence of Siege of Ishiyama Hongan-ji between 1570 and 1580. During that time the temple was in conflict from

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. Rairen played a role in the peace treaty with Nobunaga and later moved to the region of

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to serve Honganji Kennyo and Hideyoshi.

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* 1537 births 1626 deaths Jōdo Shinshū Buddhist priests Azuchi–Momoyama period Buddhist clergy Edo period Buddhist clergy {{Japan-bio-stub