Komuso
09/27/2021
Regarding the origin of the Komuso in a later era of Japanese history, Kusunoki Masakatsu, grandson of Kusunoki Masashige, entered the Fuke sect after the decline of the 16th century Southern Dynasty, and declared himself as "Komu" (a monk of nothingness or the void). He visited many provinces for the sake of his missionary work, seeking a chance...