[1] In the early Edo period Chion-in was considered to be one of the most notable temples of Jōdo-shū, though, its official status in the religious sect remained unclear.
agreement on danrin in Kantō) consisting of five articles, which established the system of honmatsu-seido [ja].
In July 24, 1615 (Genna Gannen) Tokugawa shogunate issued Jōdo-shū-hatto (浄土宗法度, lit.
laws of Jōdo-shū) consisting of thirty five articles, which had been originally suggested by Jisho [ja] of Zōjō-ji.
The management system of the sect was established, in which Chion-in was recognized as Monzeki and Zōjō-ji as Sōroku-jo.