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Kantō Jūhachi Danrin
is generic term for eighteen Jōdo-shū temples located in Kantō region that were recognized as by Tokugawa shogunate. In the early Edo period Chion-in was considered to be one of the most notable temples of Jōdo-shū, though, its official status in the religious sect remained unclear. In 1597 (''Keichō'' 2) Sonshō of Chion-in enacted consisting of five articles, which established the system of . In July 24, 1615 (''Genna Gannen'') Tokugawa shogunate issued consisting of thirty five articles, which had been originally suggested by of Zōjō-ji. The management system of the sect was established, in which Chion-in was recognized as ''Monzeki'' and Zōjō-ji as ''Sōroku-jo''. ''Kantō Jūhachi Danrin'' were designated under the law, and it was also stipulated that important issues regarding the sect were to be discussed at the meeting of ''danrin'' and that the priests were to be trained only at ''danrin''. List of Kantō Jūhachi Danrin All of eighteen temples that were re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jōdo-shū
Jōdo-shū (浄土宗, "The Pure Land School"), is a Japanese branch of Pure Land Buddhism derived from the teachings of the Kamakura era monk Hōnen (1133–1212). The school is traditionally considered as having been established in 1175 and is the most widely practiced branch of Buddhism in Japan, along with Jōdo Shinshū. There are various branches of Jōdo-shū, which the largest and most influential ones being Chinzei-ha and Seizan-ha. Jōdo-shū Buddhism focuses exclusively on devotion to Amitābha Buddha (Amida Nyorai), and its practice is focused on the Nembutsu (recitation of Amitābha’s name). As in other forms of Pure Land Buddhism, adherents believe that the faithful recitation of the phrase " Namu Amida Butsu" (Homage to Amida Buddha) results in birth in the pure land of Sukhavati. The Jōdo-shū as an independent sect is not to be confused with the term "Jōdo Tradition" (Jōdo-kei, 浄土系) which is used as a classification for "Japanese Pure Land Buddhi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
