called Tannen (Fulness) and whose nom de plume was Gaun (Sleep- ing Cloud) was a native of the capital of the province of Nagato. He was a descendant of the noble family of Seiwa Genji and his original name was Tojo. His ancestors lived in Tojo in the province of Aki and they adopted the name as the family name. The Teacher Jakudo was the second son of Kuninao Toyo kun. When he was thirteen years of age he was admitted into the priesthood in the temple Shugakuin and soon distinguished himself for quick perception and brightness of mind. As he matured he cherished a great ambition to travel through the whole country in search of sacred places and famous teachers; his object was thus to reach the fountain-head of both the esoteric and exoteric doctrines of Buddhism and at the same time to master all the branches of secular learning. After thus wandering about for several years he finally returned and took his abode in Jishoin Eifukuji. Afterwards he moved to Hok- woji and rebuilt its shrines, greatly adding to their beauty and splendour. The Master was a man of humble mind. Henever flattered the vain world or sought after popularity. In the fourth year Bunka ( 1807) he retired from the active duties of a priest in order to enjoy the remainder of his life in peace. After his retirement, by general request (or vote) he was raised to the rank of Hoin, although it was contrary to his own desire. Upon a certain day of a certain month the Master selected on the seaside a site for his own tomb. He himself wrote the Sanskrit character and his name and requested me to write his epitaph, which I did as follows.
The abounding fulness of the sea of Law Is like that of the yonder sea whose face the waters cover. The tides bring the blessed tidings; The wind wafts the ship of mercy; How delightful to rest on such seaside -- Oh the Infinity of Bliss, Endless Happiness! TOJO JUNSHIN
The Master entered Nirvana on August 20th, in the eighth year of Bunsei. ( 1825.)
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Publication Information: Book Title: The Development of Religion in Japan. Contributors: George William Knox - author. Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Place of Publication: New York. Publication Year: 1907. Page Number: 113.
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