Jinul
(1158-1210)
Korean monk of the Goryeo period
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Jinul Puril Bojo Daesa (Korean: 보조지눌; Hanja: 普照知訥, 1158–1210), often called Jinul or Chinul for short, was a Korean monk of the Goryeo period, who is considered to be the most influential figure in the formation of Korean Seon (Zen) Buddhism. He is credited as the founder of the Jogye Order, by working to unify the disparate sects in Korean Buddhism into a cohesive organization.
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1158 Goryeo
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1210 (aged 51)
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