- Review of the study of Yishan Yining -

Abstract

　Yishan Yining (J., Issan Ichinei; 1247-1317) as the representative monk of the history of Sino-Japanese exchanges, he went to Japan not only had brought the mission of the Yuan Dynasty, but also has been having significant impact on society. He established Isan Zen of Linzai, he cultivated a larger number of eminent monks, at the same time he created a new situation of later Zen Buddhism and Confucianism. After he passed away, Kokan Siren wrote a essay based on his life to memorize him. From then on, the researches from his life to other aspects constantly expanded and developed the Sino-Japanese mountain new situation, a rather new area of research. Recently in China, continuous thematic writings about their research has hot.