Yamazaki Ansai, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Yamazaki Ansai

Japanese philosopher

Date of Birth: 24-Jan-1619

Place of Birth: Kyōto, Kyōto Prefecture, Japan

Date of Death: 16-Sep-1682

Profession: philosopher

Nationality: Japan

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Yamazaki Ansai (?? ??, January 24, 1619 – September 16, 1682) was a Japanese philosopher and scholar.
He began his career as a Buddhist monk, but eventually came to follow the teachings of Neo-Confucian Zhu Xi.
He combined Neo-Confucian ideas with Shinto to create Suika Shinto.