Historical Events tagged with "enryakuji"
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Religion & Philosophy
Buddhist Monks Ignite Religious Tensions
August 13th, 1536 488 years ago
Buddhist monks from the Enryaku-ji temple in Kyoto set fire to 21 Nichiren temples across the city. This aggressive act stemmed from long-standing sectarian conflicts between the Tendai and Nichiren sects, fueled by territorial and doctrinal rivalries. The monks sought to suppress the influence of the Nichiren teachings, which had garnered significant followers. The fires sparked outrage and led to further tensions in the religious landscape of Kyoto, marking a critical moment in the internal strife of Japanese Buddhism.
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