Saichō
Saichō was a Japanese Buddhist monk credited with founding the Tendai school of Buddhism based on the Chinese Tiantai school he was exposed to during his trip to Tang China beginning in 804. He founded the temple and headquarters of Tendai at Enryaku-ji on Mount Hiei near Kyoto. He is also said to have been the first to bring tea to Japan. After his death, he was awarded the posthumous title of Dengyō Daishi (伝教大師).
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Date of Birth
September 15th, 0767
Age
1259
Birth Place
Japan, Shiga Prefecture
Date of Death
June 26th, 0822
Died Aged
54
Star Sign
Virgo
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