Shaku Unshō

From Database of Modern East Asian Buddhism

Shaku Unshō 釈雲照 (1827-1909) was a prominent Japanese Shingon monk who was known for his strict precept observance and his multiple Vinaya ordinations. He founded the Ten Good Precepts Society (Jūzenkai)[1] as well as was connected with many government officials. He traveled throughout South Asia seeking for "original" Buddhism.

He may have the teacher of the Chinese layman Gui Bohua.

  1. Jaffe, Richard. 2019.