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Monk Jian-Zhen(A.D. 688-763 During the Tang Dynasty) was born in Yangzhou (called Jiangdhou at that time),Jiang su province of China.
At the age of 14 he left home to be a monk.
He devoted his entire life in preaching the principles and precepts of Vinaya School of Buddhism. Monk Jian-Zhen was regarded as Master Vinaya.
At the request of Japanese Monks, at the age of 55,he travelled to Japan to advocate Budhism..
After 5 unsuccessful sails, in the fifth one having lost his sight, at the sixth sail he reached shores of Japan.
He is respected for his dignified sprit and invincible will.
You can find lovely Chinese Symphonies orchestrated in remembrance of this venerable Monk- The Master of Vinaya !!
At the age of 14 he left home to be a monk.
He devoted his entire life in preaching the principles and precepts of Vinaya School of Buddhism. Monk Jian-Zhen was regarded as Master Vinaya.
At the request of Japanese Monks, at the age of 55,he travelled to Japan to advocate Budhism..
After 5 unsuccessful sails, in the fifth one having lost his sight, at the sixth sail he reached shores of Japan.
He is respected for his dignified sprit and invincible will.
You can find lovely Chinese Symphonies orchestrated in remembrance of this venerable Monk- The Master of Vinaya !!
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