Chisan-ha
E389567
Chisan-ha is a major subsect of Japanese Shingon Buddhism known for its esoteric practices and network of temples centered historically around Chishaku-in in Kyoto.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Chisan-ha canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3795741 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Chisan-ha Context triple: [Shingon Buddhism, branch, Chisan-ha]
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A.
Ōkagami
Ōkagami is a Japanese historical tale (rekishi monogatari) that offers a semi-fictionalized chronicle of court politics and aristocratic life surrounding the Fujiwara clan during the Heian period.
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B.
Shinshukyo
Shinshukyo refers to Japan’s “new religions,” a diverse group of modern religious movements that emerged mainly from the late 19th century onward, often blending Shinto, Buddhist, and other spiritual elements.
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C.
Gonnohyōe
Gonnohyōe is a Japanese given name most famously borne by Admiral Yamamoto Gonnohyōe, a prominent naval officer and politician of the Meiji and Taishō eras.
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D.
Bansho Shirabesho
Bansho Shirabesho was a late Edo-period Japanese government institute dedicated to studying and translating Western (primarily Dutch and later English) books and sciences.
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E.
Takadanobaba
Takadanobaba is a lively Tokyo neighborhood known for its student population, affordable eateries, and strong connections to nearby universities like Waseda.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Chisan-ha Target entity description: Chisan-ha is a major subsect of Japanese Shingon Buddhism known for its esoteric practices and network of temples centered historically around Chishaku-in in Kyoto.
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A.
Ōkagami
Ōkagami is a Japanese historical tale (rekishi monogatari) that offers a semi-fictionalized chronicle of court politics and aristocratic life surrounding the Fujiwara clan during the Heian period.
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B.
Shinshukyo
Shinshukyo refers to Japan’s “new religions,” a diverse group of modern religious movements that emerged mainly from the late 19th century onward, often blending Shinto, Buddhist, and other spiritual elements.
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C.
Gonnohyōe
Gonnohyōe is a Japanese given name most famously borne by Admiral Yamamoto Gonnohyōe, a prominent naval officer and politician of the Meiji and Taishō eras.
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D.
Bansho Shirabesho
Bansho Shirabesho was a late Edo-period Japanese government institute dedicated to studying and translating Western (primarily Dutch and later English) books and sciences.
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E.
Takadanobaba
Takadanobaba is a lively Tokyo neighborhood known for its student population, affordable eateries, and strong connections to nearby universities like Waseda.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Buddhist denomination
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Shingon Buddhist sect ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Chishaku-in ⓘ |
| centeredIn | Kyoto ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| geographicFocus |
Kansai region
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Kyoto Prefecture ⓘ |
| hasClergyType |
acharya
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bhikkhu ⓘ |
| hasDoctrinalElement |
interpenetration of Buddha and beings
ⓘ
three mysteries doctrine ⓘ upaya (skillful means) ⓘ |
| hasHeadTemple | Chishaku-in ⓘ |
| hasIconography |
esoteric deities
ⓘ
mandalas of the Two Realms ⓘ |
| hasInstitutionType |
monastic order
ⓘ
religious organization ⓘ |
| hasMainDeity | Dainichi Nyorai ⓘ |
| hasMonasticDiscipline | Vinaya-based precepts ⓘ |
| hasOrganizationalForm |
monastic communities
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network of temples ⓘ |
| hasPracticeEmphasis |
devotional worship
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meditation ⓘ ritual performance ⓘ |
| hasRitualFocus |
consecration rituals
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memorial services ⓘ protective rites ⓘ |
| hasTheologicalFocus | attainment of Buddhahood in this very body ⓘ |
| historicalCenter | Chishaku-in, Kyoto ⓘ |
| languageOfLiturgy |
Classical Japanese
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Sanskrit seed syllables ⓘ |
| orientation | esoteric ⓘ |
| parentTradition | Shingon Buddhism ⓘ |
| religion | Buddhism ⓘ |
| religiousFamily |
Vajrayana
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surface form:
Esoteric Buddhism
Vajrayana ⓘ
surface form:
Vajrayana Buddhism
|
| traditionWithin | Japanese Buddhism ⓘ |
| usesPractice |
esoteric initiation rituals
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goma fire ritual ⓘ mandala visualization ⓘ mantra recitation ⓘ mudra ⓘ |
| usesScripture |
Mahavairocana Sutra
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Vajrasekhara Sutra ⓘ |
| venerates |
Kobo Daishi
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lineage patriarchs ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Chisan-ha Description of subject: Chisan-ha is a major subsect of Japanese Shingon Buddhism known for its esoteric practices and network of temples centered historically around Chishaku-in in Kyoto.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.