The Establishment of
Taisekiji

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On the 12^th day of the tenth month, 1290 (the third year of the Sho’o Period), Nikko Shonin established Taisekiji Temple on the parcel of land in Oishigahara that Nanjo Tokimitsu had donated the previous year. The following day, he inscribed a Joza (“transferring the seat”) Gohonzon for Nichimoku Shonin. With this act, Nikko Shonin transferred the pure water of the Heritage of the Living Essence of the Law from his own inner being to Nichimoku Shonin.

During this same period, Nikko Shonin’s disciples established their own temples, gradually transforming Taisekiji into a sizable temple compound. Nichimoku Shonin established the Renzo-bo, while Nikke built the Jakunichi-bo and Nisshu constructed the Rikyo-bo. Nichizen founded the Shou-bo, whose name was later changed to Minami-no-bo, and Nissen established the Joren-bo, which was renamed Hyakkan-bo. Nichizon built the Kujo-bo, after which Nichizo erected the Rento-bo and Nichijo founded the Rensen-bo, which was renamed Ryojo-bo.

  Nikko Shonin
Constant Service and Propagation of the True Law
Two Transfer Documents: The Great Master of Propagation of the Essential Teaching
Departure from Minobu
The Establishment of Taisekiji
Omosu Seminary: Differentiating the One from the Five
Tale of the Pear Leaves
Differentiating the One from the Five
Other Facts and Disciples
The Twenty-six Admonitions of Nikko

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