1. HyechongHyechong or called Esō was a Korean priest who transmitted Buddhism came across the sea from Korean kingdom, Baekje to Japan in the Asuka period. He came to Japan in 595 (the 3rd year of Empress Suiko), and propagated the Buddhism. When Hōkō-ji that is current Ango-in or Asuka-dera was completed in 596, the monk lived with priest Eji who came from Goguryeo, and together they were called "Sanpō no Tōryō" (三宝の棟梁, "The leaders of three treasures").
Read “Hyechong” on English Wikipedia
Read “慧聡” on Japanese Wikipedia
Read “Hyechong” on DBpedia
Read “Hyechong” on English Wikipedia
Read “慧聡” on Japanese Wikipedia
Read “Hyechong” on DBpedia
Discussions
Log in to talk about this word.