In 1868, he advocated reforms of Nishi Hongan-ji Temple with Renjo AKAMATSU in Kyoto, such as abolishment of the Bokan system (bokan was a priest who served the Monzeki families) and promotion from adherents, and in 1870, he became a 'sansei' (a post in the office) of Nishi Hongan-ji Temple. |
1868年(明治元年)、京都で赤松連城とともに、坊官制の廃止・門末からの人材登用などの、西本願寺の改革を建白し、1870年(明治3年)に、西本願寺の参政となった。 |