In the Heian period, the temple developed along with the prosperity of the Fujiwara clan, as is shown in such episodes as the ascetic stay of FUJIWARA no Takamitsu at the temple after he had entered into priesthood and the temple's invitation to a holy priest Zoga shonin. |
平安時代には藤原高光が出家後に入山、増賀上人を招聘するなど、藤原氏の繁栄と共に発展を遂げた。 |