Hōnen and the Institutionalization of Jōdo-shū (1175–1212)

1. Hōnen proclaims the “exclusive nembutsu”

   Jan 1, 1175Labels: H nen, Nembutsu

   • Chion in Timeline
   • J do sh

2. Hōnen establishes a teaching base at Yoshimizu

   Jan 1, 1175Labels: Yoshimizu, H nen

   • Chion in Timeline
   • H nen

3. Hōnen writes the Senchakushū treatise

   Jan 1, 1198Labels: Senchakush, Kuj Kanezane

   • Britannica
   • Senchakush
   • Eikand

4. Hōnen issues the Seven Article Pledge

   Jan 1, 1204Labels: Seven Article, H nen

   • BCA
   • H nen Bio

5. Kōfuku-ji submits petition condemning Hōnen

   Jan 1, 1205Labels: K fuku-ji, Petition

   • BCA
   • H nen Bio

6. Hōnen is exiled to Sanuki (Shikoku)

   Jan 1, 1207Labels: Sanuki, Exile

   • Chion in Timeline
   • H nen

7. Jōgen persecution leads to executions and exile

   Feb 18, 1207Labels: J gen, Executions

   • H nen
   • Chion in Timeline
   • BCA

8. Amnesty granted; Hōnen returns to Kyoto

   Jan 1, 1211Labels: Amnesty, H nen

   • Chion in Timeline
   • H nen

9. Myoe writes Zaijarin criticizing exclusive nembutsu

   Jan 1, 1212Labels: Myoe, Zaijarin

   • Keio Hub
   • BCA

10. Hōnen writes the One-Sheet Document testament

    Jan 23, 1212Labels: Ichimai kish, H nen

    • One Sheet
    • Chion in About

11. Death of Hōnen; Ōtani mausoleum established

    Jan 25, 1212Labels: tani Mausoleum, H nen

    • Chion in About
    • Chion in Timeline

12. Karoku persecution destroys the Ōtani mausoleum

    Jan 1, 1227Labels: Karoku Persecution, Mt Hiei

    • Chion in Timeline
    • J do sh

13. Genchi founds Chion-in as a memorial complex

    Jan 1, 1234Labels: Chion-in, Genchi

    • Chion in
    • Chion in About
    • Chion in Timeline