Gyōki

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Gyōki was an influential Japanese Buddhist monk of the Nara period known for his public works, social welfare activities, and role in promoting Buddhism among the common people.

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Label Occurrences
Gyōki canonical 6
Kōgyō Daishi 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Japanese Buddhist monk
Nara period person
historical figure
activePeriod Nara period
associatedWith Emperor Shōmu
Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara
surface form: Great Buddha project at Nara

Tōdai-ji
commemoratedIn Japanese Buddhist temple traditions
local legends and folklore in various regions of Japan
countryOfCitizenship Japan
ethnicGroup Japanese
historicalReputation one of the most influential monks of the Nara period
honorificTitle Bodhisattva of the Future
surface form: Daibosatsu (Great Bodhisattva)
influenced development of socially engaged Buddhism in Japan
spread of Buddhism among peasants
knownFor itinerant preaching
organizing lay believers
promoting Buddhism among common people
public works projects
social welfare activities
legacy model for later public-works monks in Japan
venerated as a bodhisattva-like figure in later tradition
movement Japanese Buddhism
surface form: Buddhism in Japan
name Gyōki self-link
nativeName 行基
notableWork construction of bridges
construction of reservoirs
construction of roads
organization of irrigation projects
support for the poor and sick
occupation Buddhist monk
religious leader
placeOfActivity Kansai region
surface form: Kinai region

Nara
religion Buddhism
religiousOrder Hossō school
roleInSociety leader of lay Buddhist groups
mediator between state and commoners
provider of social services
socialContribution aid to travelers
improvement of rural infrastructure
organization of community labor
support for marginalized populations
teachingFocus bringing Buddhist teachings to commoners
practical application of Buddhist compassion

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Referenced by (7)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Nara period notableMonk Gyōki
Gyōki name Gyōki self-link
Huayan / Kegon hasImportantFigure Gyōki
subject surface form: Kegon
Temple 1: Ryōzenji foundedBy Gyōki
subject surface form: Ryōzenji
Ryōzenji foundedBy Gyōki
Temple 51: Ishiteji foundedBy Gyōki
subject surface form: Ishiteji
Kakuban alternateName Gyōki
this entity surface form: Kōgyō Daishi