In 891, Enchin, then the fifth head priest of Enryaku-ji Temple, passed away with the rank of "Shozozu Hogenwajo"; after 36 years later, in 927, an imperial rescript was issued in his honour, bestowing upon him the rank of "Hoindaiwajo," and the posthumous Buddhist name of Chisho Daishi; this imperial rescript was written by the hand of Michikaze. |
寛平3年(891年)、少僧都法眼和尚位で寂した延暦寺第5世座主円珍が、36年後の延長5年(927)、法印大和尚位を賜り、智証大師と諡されたときの勅書である。 |