Japanese, 1278–1357
Monkan (1278–1357), also known as Monkan-bō Kōshin, was a Japanese Buddhist monk, scholar and painter of the Shingon school. He taught esoteric Buddhism to Emperor Go-Daigo, was his closest adviser on religious affairs, and rose to head Tō-ji and Daigo-ji. The portrait of Emperor Go-Daigo at Shōjōkō-ji in Fujisawa, dated 1339, is attributed to him.
Sources: Wikipedia (ja): 文観 · Wikidata Q11500110
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