How to Pronounce Shinjō Itō
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Mar 28, 1906 Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan Died on 19 Jul 1989 (aged 83)
Japanese Buddhist teacher
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About Shinj It
- Shinjo Ito (????, March 28, 1906 – July 19, 1989) is the founder of the Buddhist school Shinnyo-en. He was born in Yamanashi Prefecture in Japan.
- After a career as an aeronautic engineer, he dedicated himself to a religious life.
- He trained at the Daigo-ji monastery and became a Great Master (Great Acharya) of Shingon Buddhism, and founded Shinnyo-en in 1936. Besides his work as a Great Buddhist Master and teacher, Ito is also known as a talented Buddhist sculptor and photographer.
- His works were featured in a Centennial Exhibition throughout Japan in 2006 and a major exhibit at the Milk Gallery in New York City in 2008.
- Other exhibitions include a solo exhibit at the Westwood Art Forum in Westwood, Los Angeles, California from May 8, 2008 – June 29, 2008.
