Shinnyo

Shinnyo
信如
Personal life
Born1211 (1211)
Died1282 (aged 70–71)
NationalityJapanese
Parent
  • Shōen (father)
Known forResponsible for the restoration of the Chūgū-ji temple in Nara Prefecture
Religious life
ReligionBuddhist
Senior posting
PostNun

Shinnyo (信如; 1211 – after 1282) was a Japanese Buddhist nun in the 13th century who was largely responsible for the restoration of the Chūgū-ji temple in Nara Prefecture.

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