Enchin
Enchin (814–891) was a Japanese Buddhist monk, founder of the Jimon school of Tendai Buddhism and Chief Abbot of Mii-dera at the foot of Mount Hiei. After succeeding to the post of Tendai "Head of the Tendai Order", in 873, a strong rivalry developed between his followers and those of Ennin's at Enryaku-ji (note: Ennin had died in 864). The rivalry was largely geographical, and was not based much on sectarian differences over interpretations of practice or doctrine; nevertheless, the friction between the followers of the two zasu finally broke out into a violent conflict.
Also recorded as Chishō Daishi
Enchin
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- Born
- 814 · Konzō-ji Temple.
- Died
- 891
- Nationality
- Japan
- Occupation
- writer · buddhist monk
- Teachers
- Gishin
- Languages
- Japanese
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Enchin (814–891) was a Japanese Buddhist monk, founder of the Jimon school of Tendai Buddhism and Chief Abbot of Mii-dera at the foot of Mount Hiei. After succeeding to the post of Tendai "Head of the Tendai Order", in 873, a strong rivalry developed between his followers and those of Ennin's at Enryaku-ji (note: Ennin had died in 864). The rivalry was largely geographical, and was not based much on sectarian differences over interpretations of practice or doctrine; nevertheless, the friction between the followers of the two zasu finally broke out into a violent conflict.
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Born at Konzō-ji Temple in 814, died in 891.
Training under Gishin is recorded. The recorded working language is Japanese. Positions recorded include Tendai-zasu.
This document is part of an official certificate issued for Enchin when he received the bodhisattva precepts from Abbot Gishin at the Enryaku-ji Temple ordination platform in 833 (Tenchô 10). It is signed with the names of three administrative officers (J. bettô). This document is part of the national treasure: "Documents related to the priest Enchin (円珍関係文書, enchin kankei monjo)".
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