Ryohen (Hosso sect of Buddhism [Japanese equivalent of the Chinese Faxiang sect]) (良遍 (法相宗))
Ryohen (1194-October 3, 1252) was a priest of Hosso sect in the early Kamakura period. His secular surname was FUJIWARA. His Azana (a popular name) was Rena. He was also called as Sanmi Iko or Ikoma Sozu (priest at Ikoma).
He learned the Hosso (Japanese equivalent of the Chinese Faxiang) at Kofuku-ji Temple in Nara, and was appointed Hoin (the highest rank in the hierarchy of Buddhist priests) and Gon Daisozu (the provisional highest grade that can be held by one who has reached the second highest rank in the hierarchy of Buddhist priests). Ryohen received precepts from Kakujo and devoted himself to restoring religious precepts. He became the chief priest at Chikurin-ji Temple in Ikoma, and restored Chisoku-in of Todai-ji Temple. The following literature describes his achievements.
"Kanjin-Kakumu-Sho"(an excerpt from Observing the Mind and Awaking from a Dream) translated and written by Kyuki OTA; Buddhist Scripture Course 42 published by Taizoshuppan in 1981; a newly bound edition in 2001
"Yuishiki no Kokoro `Kanjin-Kakumu-Sho` wo Yomu"(How to read the "Observing the Mind and Awaking from a Dream"- a mind nothing but consciousness) by Makio TAKEMURA; New Kofuku-ji Temple Buddhist Culture Course4 published by Shunjusha Publishing Company in 2001
"Yuishiki Towa Nanika `Hosso-Nikan-Sho` wo Yomu" (How to read the "An Excerption from Faxiang 2 Scrolls") by Koitsu YOKOYAMA published by Shunjusha Publishing Company in 2001; a newly enlarged edition in 2005
"Vijnaptimatrata Thought in Medieval Japan" by Tensei KITABATAKE; Ryukoku University Buddhist CultureStudy Library 7 published by Nagata Bunshodo in 1997
"A Study of the Kannenhosshinkanyoshu" by Tensei KITABATAKE published by Nagata Bunshodo in1994
"A Study of the Shingan-Shonin-Shoshoshu" by Tensei KITABATAKE published by Nagata Bunshodo in 1987
"Daijo Denzu Yoroku Kodoku" by Keiki YAMASAKI published by Nagata Bunshodo in 1964