Glossary: Myouren

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Myouren (命蓮)

A 9th century Shingon monk whose miracles are depicted on the Shigisan Engi emaki, a picture scroll completed in the 12th century. One such miracle was the healing of Emperor Daigo's illness through prayer. Myouren also revived the Chougosonshi Temple of Mount Shigi.