Imperial Decree Granting Ecclesiastical Rank of Hōin Daikashō and Posthumous Name Chishō Daishi to Daishi to Enchin

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Imperial Decree Granting Ecclesiastical Rank of Hōin Daikashō and Posthumous Name Chishō Daishi to Daishi to Enchin

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Imperial Decree Granting Ecclesiastical Rank of Hōin Daikashō and Posthumous Name Chishō Daishi to Daishi to Enchin, Imperial document collection at Tokyo National Museum, Japan

The Chisho Daishi Shigo Chokusho consists of historical manuscripts and documents that record official governmental recognitions of Buddhist figures.

This document collection, dated January 27, 928, represents the formal governmental acknowledgment of Buddhist master Chisho Daishi's contributions to religious practices.

The manuscripts demonstrate the intricate relationship between religious institutions and governmental authorities in early medieval Japanese society.

The Tokyo National Museum maintains these documents in specialized storage facilities with controlled temperature and humidity for preservation.

These manuscripts provide direct evidence of the administrative processes used to officially recognize Buddhist leaders during Japan's classical period.

Location: Taitō-ku

Inception: January 27, 0928

Part of: The Monk Enchin Archives: A History of Japan-China Cultural Exchange

Address: 東京都台東区上野公園13-9

GPS coordinates: 35.71994,139.77560

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04

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