Honganji Kennyo

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    Kōsa, also known as Hongan-ji Kennyo, was the 11th head of the Hongan-ji in Kyoto, and Chief Abbot of Ishiyama Hongan-ji, cathedral fortress of the Ikkō-ikki, during its siege at the end of the Sengoku period.

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    About Honganji Kennyo

    Kōsa, or Hongan-ji Kennyo, was a revered religious leader in Japan, serving as the 11th head of the Hongan-ji and Chief Abbot of Ishiyama Hongan-ji. He led his followers during a tumultuous period in Japanese history, the Sengoku period.

    Honganji Kennyo's Area of Expertise

    Kennyo's expertise lies in spiritual guidance, historical knowledge of Japan's Sengoku period, and leadership during times of conflict and siege.

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    the rich history and spiritual teachings of Japan, particularly during the Sengoku period.

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