Ganjin

…most important of these was Ganjin (Chinese: Jianzhen), who finally reached Nara in 753 on his sixth attempt and founded the Ritsu sect at Tōshōdai Temple.

…an invitation to Chien-chen (Japanese: Ganjin), a leading Chinese scholar of vinaya. Members of the Japanese imperial family, including the reigning empress, were among the first to be ordained by him, after his arrival in 754.

…accompanying the venerable Chinese monk Ganjin (Chinese [Pinyin romanization]: Jianzhen). Until Ganjin’s arrival in 753 (after six attempts to make the treacherous crossing from the mainland and the loss of his sight), Japanese Buddhists lacked an official ritual site and an official clergyman capable of conducting legitimate ordinations. The missionary…