Miyoshi Kiyotsura

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Miyoshi Kiyotsura (三善清行?)(847-918) Miyoshi Kiyotsura, scholar-statesman who was very inspired by Chinese classical learning, but very antagonistic to Buddhism. Kiyotsura was the author of a certain memorial which called the attention of the emperor to current abuses. Which ended up ascribing mostly to that of the greed of Buddhist clergy. Even though, Kiyotsura still did not spare the Shinto priests or court officials. Kiyotsura was known as a very stern, and geat example of a Confucianist. Kiyotsura is found throughout the Japanese pages of history calling of Chinese prose for political or social reform.


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