Ikkyū Sōjun

Ikkyū Sōjun (1394–1481) was a buddhist monk, poet and calligrapher.

Also recorded as Crazy Cloud; Sodzi︠u︡n; Kyōun; Sojun Ikkyu; Ikkyū Kyōun; Kyounshi.

Overview

Born at Kyoto in 1394, died at Kyōtanabe-shi in 1481.

In detail

the recorded working language is Japanese.

The field of work recorded is philosophy.

Positions recorded include abbot.

Work by Ikkyū Sōjun is recorded in the collections of Vanderbilt Museum of Art, Cleveland Museum of Art and Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Ikkyū”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q467613: Ikkyū Sōjun

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