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the Nichiren Shoshu Shoshin-kai
Eizon (1201-1290)

- Patriarch of the Shingon Ritsu sect
- Teacher of Ryokan
- Had many followers among imperial court
and shogunate officials
- Conducted prayer rituals to repel the
Mongol invasion
The influential priests of the various sects which flourished in Kamakura
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Ryochu (1199-1287)

- Third patriarch of the Jodo sect
- Established Renge-ji temple
(renamed Komyo-ji) in Kamakura
with the support of the Hojo family
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