Database: The Kumano Faith - Revision history

imported>Soranin at 20:16, 22 December 2025

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	Since ancient times, the {{Wiki\|Kumano region}} in the southern part of [[Kii]] Province has been a major center for {{Wiki\|Shugendō}}. At the end of the 11th century, the area was considered a {{Wiki\|Pure Land}} (free of corruption) thanks to the presence of the three {{Wiki\|Kumano shrine\|Grand Shrines}}: the [[Kumano Hongū Taisha\|Hongū Shrine]], representing the {{Wiki\|Pure Land Buddhism\|Pure Land}} of Amida ({{Wiki\|Amitābha}}), the [[Kumano Hayatama Taisha\|Shingū Shrine]], representing the Yakushi ({{Wiki\|Bhaishajyaguru}}), and the [[Kumano Nachi Taisha\|Nachi Shrine]], representing the Kannon ({{Wiki\|Guanyin}}). By the 12th century, retired {{Wiki\|Emperor of Japan\|emperors}} and aristocrats were among the frequent visitors of the region. In the 13th century, the [[monk]] {{Wiki\|Ippen}}, while on a pilgrimage to Hongū, received instructions from an oracle of the Kumano-gongen to establish a sect of the Amida faith called {{Wiki\|Ji-shu}}. {{Wiki\|Kumano Kodō\|Pilgrimages}} to Kumano were managed by the Shugendō [[monk]]s. Low-ranking monks called {{Wiki\|Kannushi\|oshi}} would act as hosts, guiding them through the shrine and offering prayers. Each of the Grand Shrines offered the {{Wiki\|go-shuin}}, charms printed on paper which could be used as talismans against bad luck or for writing an oath on the back. It was believed that if the written oath was not fulfilled, a [[Raven\|crow]] messenger of the deity Kumano would die, and the person who took the oath would vomit blood, die, and be sent to hell.		Since ancient times, the {{Wiki\|Kumano region}} in the southern part of [[Kii]] Province has been a major center for {{Wiki\|Shugendō}}. At the end of the 11th century, the area was considered a {{Wiki\|Pure Land}} (free of corruption) thanks to the presence of the three {{Wiki\|Kumano shrine\|Grand Shrines}}: the [[Kumano Hongū Taisha\|Hongū Shrine]], representing the {{Wiki\|Pure Land Buddhism\|Pure Land}} of Amida ({{Wiki\|Amitābha}}), the [[Kumano Hayatama Taisha\|Shingū Shrine]], representing the Yakushi ({{Wiki\|Bhaishajyaguru}}), and the [[Kumano Nachi Taisha\|Nachi Shrine]], representing the Kannon ({{Wiki\|Guanyin}}). By the 12th century, retired {{Wiki\|Emperor of Japan\|emperors}} and aristocrats were among the frequent visitors of the region. In the 13th century, the [[monk]] {{Wiki\|Ippen}}, while on a pilgrimage to Hongū, received instructions from an oracle of the Kumano-gongen to establish a sect of the Amida faith called {{Wiki\|Ji-shu}}. {{Wiki\|Kumano Kodō\|Pilgrimages}} to Kumano were managed by the Shugendō [[monk]]s. Low-ranking monks called {{Wiki\|Kannushi\|oshi}} would act as hosts, guiding them through the shrine and offering prayers. Each of the Grand Shrines offered the {{Wiki\|Shuin\|go-shuin}}, charms printed on paper which could be used as talismans against bad luck or for writing an oath on the back. It was believed that if the written oath was not fulfilled, a [[Raven\|crow]] messenger of the deity Kumano would die, and the person who took the oath would vomit blood, die, and be sent to hell.
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	{{DEFAULTSORT:The Kumano Faith}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:The Kumano Faith}}

imported>Soranin at 19:40, 21 June 2025

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	[[File:ACSH DB The Kumano Faith.png\|thumb\|250px]]		[[File:ACSH DB The Kumano Faith.png\|thumb\|250px]]
	Since ancient times, the {{Wiki\|Kumano region}} in the southern part of [[Kii]] Province has been a major center for {{Wiki\|Shugendō}}. At the end of the 11th century, the area was considered a {{Wiki\|Pure Land}} (free of corruption) thanks to the presence of the three {{Wiki\|Kumano shrine\|Grand Shrines}}: the [[Kumano Hongū Taisha\|Hongū Shrine]], representing the {{Wiki\|Pure Land Buddhism\|Pure Land}} of Amida ({{Wiki\|Amitābha}}), the [[Kumano Hayatama Taisha\|Shingū Shrine]], representing the Yakushi ({{Wiki\|Bhaishajyaguru}}), and the [[Kumano Nachi Taisha\|Nachi Shrine]], representing the Kannon ({{Wiki\|Guanyin}}). By the 12th century, retired {{Wiki\|Emperor of Japan\|emperors}} and aristocrats were among the frequent visitors of the region. In the 13th century, the [[monk]] {{Wiki\|Ippen}}, while on a pilgrimage to Hongū, received instructions from an oracle of the Kumano-gongen to establish a sect of the Amida faith called {{Wiki\|Ji-shu}}. {{Wiki\|Kumano Kodō\|Pilgrimages}} to Kumano were managed by the Shugendō [[monk]]s. Low-ranking monks called {{Wiki\|Kannushi\|oshi}} would act as hosts, guiding them through the shrine and offering prayers. Each of the Grand Shrines offered the {{Wiki\|go-shuin}}, charms printed on paper which could be used as talismans against bad luck or for writing an oath on the back. It was believed that if the written oath was not fulfilled, a [[Raven\|crow]] messenger of the deity Kumano would die, and the person who took the oath would vomit blood, die, and be sent to hell.		Since ancient times, the {{Wiki\|Kumano region}} in the southern part of [[Kii]] Province has been a major center for {{Wiki\|Shugendō}}. At the end of the 11th century, the area was considered a {{Wiki\|Pure Land}} (free of corruption) thanks to the presence of the three {{Wiki\|Kumano shrine\|Grand Shrines}}: the [[Kumano Hongū Taisha\|Hongū Shrine]], representing the {{Wiki\|Pure Land Buddhism\|Pure Land}} of Amida ({{Wiki\|Amitābha}}), the [[Kumano Hayatama Taisha\|Shingū Shrine]], representing the Yakushi ({{Wiki\|Bhaishajyaguru}}), and the [[Kumano Nachi Taisha\|Nachi Shrine]], representing the Kannon ({{Wiki\|Guanyin}}). By the 12th century, retired {{Wiki\|Emperor of Japan\|emperors}} and aristocrats were among the frequent visitors of the region. In the 13th century, the [[monk]] {{Wiki\|Ippen}}, while on a pilgrimage to Hongū, received instructions from an oracle of the Kumano-gongen to establish a sect of the Amida faith called {{Wiki\|Ji-shu}}. {{Wiki\|Kumano Kodō\|Pilgrimages}} to Kumano were managed by the Shugendō [[monk]]s. Low-ranking monks called {{Wiki\|Kannushi\|oshi}} would act as hosts, guiding them through the shrine and offering prayers. Each of the Grand Shrines offered the {{Wiki\|go-shuin}}, charms printed on paper which could be used as talismans against bad luck or for writing an oath on the back. It was believed that if the written oath was not fulfilled, a [[Raven\|crow]] messenger of the deity Kumano would die, and the person who took the oath would vomit blood, die, and be sent to hell.

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	Since ancient times, the {{Wiki\|Kumano region}} in the southern part of [[Kii]] Province has been a major center for {{Wiki\|Shugendō}}. At the end of the 11th century, the area was considered a {{Wiki\|Pure Land}} (free of corruption) thanks to the presence of the three {{Wiki\|Kumano shrine\|Grand Shrines}}: the [[Kumano Hongū Taisha\|Hongū Shrine]], representing the {{Wiki\|Pure Land Buddhism\|Pure Land}} of Amida ({{Wiki\|Amitābha}}), the [[Kumano Hayatama Taisha\|Shingū Shrine]], representing the Yakushi ({{Wiki\|Bhaishajyaguru}}), and the [[Kumano Nachi Taisha\|Nachi Shrine]], representing the Kannon ({{Wiki\|Guanyin}}). By the 12th century, retired {{Wiki\|Emperor of Japan\|emperors}} and aristocrats were among the frequent visitors of the region. In the 13th century, the [[monk]] {{Wiki\|Ippen}}, while on a pilgrimage to Hongū, received instructions from an oracle of the Kumano-gongen to establish a sect of the Amida faith called {{Wiki\|Ji-shu}}. {{Wiki\|Kumano Kodō\|Pilgrimages}} to Kumano were managed by the Shugendō [[monk]]s. Low-ranking monks called {{Wiki\|Kannushi\|oshi}} would act as hosts, guiding them through the shrine and offering prayers. Each of the Grand Shrines offered the {{Wiki\|go-shuin}}, charms printed on paper which could be used as talismans against bad luck or for writing an oath on the back. It was believed that if the written oath was not fulfilled, a [[Raven\|crow]] messenger of the deity Kumano would die, and the person who took the oath would vomit blood, die, and be sent to hell.		Since ancient times, the {{Wiki\|Kumano region}} in the southern part of [[Kii]] Province has been a major center for {{Wiki\|Shugendō}}. At the end of the 11th century, the area was considered a {{Wiki\|Pure Land}} (free of corruption) thanks to the presence of the three {{Wiki\|Kumano shrine\|Grand Shrines}}: the [[Kumano Hongū Taisha\|Hongū Shrine]], representing the {{Wiki\|Pure Land Buddhism\|Pure Land}} of Amida ({{Wiki\|Amitābha}}), the [[Kumano Hayatama Taisha\|Shingū Shrine]], representing the Yakushi ({{Wiki\|Bhaishajyaguru}}), and the [[Kumano Nachi Taisha\|Nachi Shrine]], representing the Kannon ({{Wiki\|Guanyin}}). By the 12th century, retired {{Wiki\|Emperor of Japan\|emperors}} and aristocrats were among the frequent visitors of the region. In the 13th century, the [[monk]] {{Wiki\|Ippen}}, while on a pilgrimage to Hongū, received instructions from an oracle of the Kumano-gongen to establish a sect of the Amida faith called {{Wiki\|Ji-shu}}. {{Wiki\|Kumano Kodō\|Pilgrimages}} to Kumano were managed by the Shugendō [[monk]]s. Low-ranking monks called {{Wiki\|Kannushi\|oshi}} would act as hosts, guiding them through the shrine and offering prayers. Each of the Grand Shrines offered the {{Wiki\|go-shuin}}, charms printed on paper which could be used as talismans against bad luck or for writing an oath on the back. It was believed that if the written oath was not fulfilled, a [[Raven\|crow]] messenger of the deity Kumano would die, and the person who took the oath would vomit blood, die, and be sent to hell.
	[[Category:Animus EGO database entries]]		[[Category:Animus EGO database entries]]
	[[Category:Database: Religion and Popular Beliefs]]		[[Category:Database: Religion and Popular Beliefs]]
	{{DEFAULTSORT:The Kumano Faith}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:The Kumano Faith}}

imported>Darman36: Think I had wrong monk type?

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Think I had wrong monk type?

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	Since ancient times, the {{Wiki\|Kumano region}} in the southern part of [[Kii]] Province has been a major center for {{Wiki\|Shugendō}}. At the end of the 11th century, the area was considered a {{Wiki\|Pure Land}} (free of corruption) thanks to the presence of the three {{Wiki\|Kumano shrine\|Grand Shrines}}: the [[Kumano Hongū Taisha\|Hongū Shrine]], representing the {{Wiki\|Pure Land Buddhism\|Pure Land}} of Amida ({{Wiki\|Amitābha}}), the [[Kumano Hayatama Taisha\|Shingū Shrine]], representing the Yakushi ({{Wiki\|Bhaishajyaguru}}), and the [[Kumano Nachi Taisha\|Nachi Shrine]], representing the Kannon ({{Wiki\|Guanyin}}). By the 12th century, retired {{Wiki\|Emperor of Japan\|emperors}} and aristocrats were among the frequent visitors of the region. In the 13th century, the [[monk]] {{Wiki\|Ippen}}, while on a pilgrimage to Hongū, received instructions from an oracle of the Kumano-gongen to establish a sect of the Amida faith called {{Wiki\|Ji-shu}}. {{Wiki\|Kumano Kodō\|Pilgrimages}} to Kumano were managed by the Shugendō [[monk]]s. Low-ranking monks called {{Wiki\|~~oshō~~}} would act as hosts, guiding them through the shrine and offering prayers. Each of the Grand Shrines offered the {{Wiki\|go-shuin}}, charms printed on paper which could be used as talismans against bad luck or for writing an oath on the back. It was believed that if the written oath was not fulfilled, a [[Raven\|crow]] messenger of the deity Kumano would die, and the person who took the oath would vomit blood, die, and be sent to hell.		Since ancient times, the {{Wiki\|Kumano region}} in the southern part of [[Kii]] Province has been a major center for {{Wiki\|Shugendō}}. At the end of the 11th century, the area was considered a {{Wiki\|Pure Land}} (free of corruption) thanks to the presence of the three {{Wiki\|Kumano shrine\|Grand Shrines}}: the [[Kumano Hongū Taisha\|Hongū Shrine]], representing the {{Wiki\|Pure Land Buddhism\|Pure Land}} of Amida ({{Wiki\|Amitābha}}), the [[Kumano Hayatama Taisha\|Shingū Shrine]], representing the Yakushi ({{Wiki\|Bhaishajyaguru}}), and the [[Kumano Nachi Taisha\|Nachi Shrine]], representing the Kannon ({{Wiki\|Guanyin}}). By the 12th century, retired {{Wiki\|Emperor of Japan\|emperors}} and aristocrats were among the frequent visitors of the region. In the 13th century, the [[monk]] {{Wiki\|Ippen}}, while on a pilgrimage to Hongū, received instructions from an oracle of the Kumano-gongen to establish a sect of the Amida faith called {{Wiki\|Ji-shu}}. {{Wiki\|Kumano Kodō\|Pilgrimages}} to Kumano were managed by the Shugendō [[monk]]s. Low-ranking monks called {{Wiki\|Kannushi\|oshi}} would act as hosts, guiding them through the shrine and offering prayers. Each of the Grand Shrines offered the {{Wiki\|go-shuin}}, charms printed on paper which could be used as talismans against bad luck or for writing an oath on the back. It was believed that if the written oath was not fulfilled, a [[Raven\|crow]] messenger of the deity Kumano would die, and the person who took the oath would vomit blood, die, and be sent to hell.
	[[Category:Animus EGO database entries]]		[[Category:Animus EGO database entries]]
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	{{DEFAULTSORT:The Kumano Faith}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:The Kumano Faith}}

imported>Darman36 at 23:00, 31 March 2025

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	Since ancient times, the {{Wiki\|Kumano region}} in the southern part of [[Kii]] Province has been a major center for {{Wiki\|Shugendō}}. At the end of the 11th century, the area was considered a {{Wiki\|Pure Land}} (free of corruption) thanks to the presence of the three {{Wiki\|Kumano shrine\|Grand Shrines}}: the [[Kumano Hongū Taisha\|Hongū Shrine]], representing the {{Wiki\|Pure Land Buddhism\|Pure Land}} of Amida ({{Wiki\|Amitābha}}), the [[Kumano Hayatama Taisha\|Shingū Shrine]], representing the Yakushi ({{Wiki\|Bhaishajyaguru}}), and the [[Kumano Nachi Taisha\|Nachi Shrine]], representing the Kannon ({{Wiki\|Guanyin}}). By the 12th century, retired {{Wiki\|Emperor of Japan\|emperors}} and aristocrats were among the frequent visitors of the region. In the 13th century, the [[monk]] {{Wiki\|Ippen}}, while on a pilgrimage to Hongū, received instructions from an oracle of the Kumano-gongen to establish a sect of the Amida faith called {{Wiki\|Ji-shu}}. {{Wiki\|Kumano Kodō\|Pilgrimages}} to Kumano were managed by the Shugendō [[monk]]s. Low-ranking monks called {{Wiki\|oshō}} would act as hosts, guiding them through the shrine and offering prayers. Each of the Grand Shrines offered the {{Wiki\|go-shuin}}, charms printed on paper which could be used as talismans against bad luck or for writing an oath on the back. It was believed that if the written oath was not fulfilled, a [[crow]] messenger of the deity Kumano would die, and the person who took the oath would vomit blood, die, and be sent to hell.		Since ancient times, the {{Wiki\|Kumano region}} in the southern part of [[Kii]] Province has been a major center for {{Wiki\|Shugendō}}. At the end of the 11th century, the area was considered a {{Wiki\|Pure Land}} (free of corruption) thanks to the presence of the three {{Wiki\|Kumano shrine\|Grand Shrines}}: the [[Kumano Hongū Taisha\|Hongū Shrine]], representing the {{Wiki\|Pure Land Buddhism\|Pure Land}} of Amida ({{Wiki\|Amitābha}}), the [[Kumano Hayatama Taisha\|Shingū Shrine]], representing the Yakushi ({{Wiki\|Bhaishajyaguru}}), and the [[Kumano Nachi Taisha\|Nachi Shrine]], representing the Kannon ({{Wiki\|Guanyin}}). By the 12th century, retired {{Wiki\|Emperor of Japan\|emperors}} and aristocrats were among the frequent visitors of the region. In the 13th century, the [[monk]] {{Wiki\|Ippen}}, while on a pilgrimage to Hongū, received instructions from an oracle of the Kumano-gongen to establish a sect of the Amida faith called {{Wiki\|Ji-shu}}. {{Wiki\|Kumano Kodō\|Pilgrimages}} to Kumano were managed by the Shugendō [[monk]]s. Low-ranking monks called {{Wiki\|oshō}} would act as hosts, guiding them through the shrine and offering prayers. Each of the Grand Shrines offered the {{Wiki\|go-shuin}}, charms printed on paper which could be used as talismans against bad luck or for writing an oath on the back. It was believed that if the written oath was not fulfilled, a [[Raven\|crow]] messenger of the deity Kumano would die, and the person who took the oath would vomit blood, die, and be sent to hell.
	[[Category:Animus EGO database entries]]		[[Category:Animus EGO database entries]]
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	{{DEFAULTSORT:The Kumano Faith}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:The Kumano Faith}}

imported>Darman36 at 15:43, 31 March 2025

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	Since ancient times, the Kumano region in the southern part of Kii Province has been a major center for ~~Shugendo~~. At the end of the 11th century, the area was considered a Pure Land (free of corruption) thanks to the presence of the three Grand Shrines: the ~~Hongu~~ Shrine, representing the Pure Land of Amida (~~Amitabha~~), the ~~Shingu~~ Shrine, representing the Yakushi (Bhaishajyaguru), and the Nachi Shrine, representing the Kannon (Guanyin). By the 12th century, retired emperors and aristocrats were among the frequent visitors of the region. In the 13th century, the monk Ippen, while on a pilgrimage to ~~Hongu~~, received instructions from an oracle of the Kumano-gongen to establish a sect of the Amida faith called ~~Jishu~~. Pilgrimages to Kumano were managed by the ~~Shugendo monks~~. Low-ranking monks called ~~oshi~~ would act as hosts, guiding them through the shrine and offering prayers. Each of the Grand ~~shrines~~ offered the ~~goo~~-~~hoin~~, charms printed on paper which could be used as talismans against bad luck or for writing an oath on the back. It was believed that if the written oath was not fulfilled, a crow messenger of the deity Kumano would die, and the person who took the oath would vomit blood, die, and be sent to hell.		Since ancient times, the {{Wiki\|Kumano region}} in the southern part of [[Kii]] Province has been a major center for {{Wiki\|Shugendō}}. At the end of the 11th century, the area was considered a {{Wiki\|Pure Land}} (free of corruption) thanks to the presence of the three {{Wiki\|Kumano shrine\|Grand Shrines}}: the [[Kumano Hongū Taisha\|Hongū Shrine]], representing the {{Wiki\|Pure Land Buddhism\|Pure Land}} of Amida ({{Wiki\|Amitābha}}), the [[Kumano Hayatama Taisha\|Shingū Shrine]], representing the Yakushi ({{Wiki\|Bhaishajyaguru}}), and the [[Kumano Nachi Taisha\|Nachi Shrine]], representing the Kannon ({{Wiki\|Guanyin}}). By the 12th century, retired {{Wiki\|Emperor of Japan\|emperors}} and aristocrats were among the frequent visitors of the region. In the 13th century, the [[monk]] {{Wiki\|Ippen}}, while on a pilgrimage to Hongū, received instructions from an oracle of the Kumano-gongen to establish a sect of the Amida faith called {{Wiki\|Ji-shu}}. {{Wiki\|Kumano Kodō\|Pilgrimages}} to Kumano were managed by the Shugendō [[monk]]s. Low-ranking monks called {{Wiki\|oshō}} would act as hosts, guiding them through the shrine and offering prayers. Each of the Grand Shrines offered the {{Wiki\|go-shuin}}, charms printed on paper which could be used as talismans against bad luck or for writing an oath on the back. It was believed that if the written oath was not fulfilled, a [[crow]] messenger of the deity Kumano would die, and the person who took the oath would vomit blood, die, and be sent to hell.
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	{{DEFAULTSORT:The Kumano Faith}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:The Kumano Faith}}

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Since ancient times, the Kumano region in the southern part of Kii Province has been a major center for Shugendo. At the end of the 11th century, the area was considered a Pure Land (free of corruption) thanks to the presence of the three Grand Shrines: the Hongu Shrine, representing the Pure Land of Amida (Amitabha), the Shingu Shrine, representing the Yakushi (Bhaishajyaguru), and the Nachi Shrine, representing the Kannon (Guanyin). By the 12th century, retired emperors and aristocrats were among the frequent visitors of the region. In the 13th century, the monk Ippen, while on a pilgrimage to Hongu, received instructions from an oracle of the Kumano-gongen to establish a sect of the Amida faith called Jishu. Pilgrimages to Kumano were managed by the Shugendo monks. Low-ranking monks called oshi would act as hosts, guiding them through the shrine and offering prayers. Each of the Grand shrines offered the goo-hoin, charms printed on paper which could be used as talismans against bad luck or for writing an oath on the back. It was believed that if the written oath was not fulfilled, a crow messenger of the deity Kumano would die, and the person who took the oath would vomit blood, die, and be sent to hell.
[[Category:Animus EGO database entries]]
[[Category:Database: Religion and Popular Beliefs]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:The Kumano Faith}}

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	Since ancient times, the {{Wiki\|Kumano region}} in the southern part of [[Kii]] Province has been a major center for {{Wiki\|Shugendō}}. At the end of the 11th century, the area was considered a {{Wiki\|Pure Land}} (free of corruption) thanks to the presence of the three {{Wiki\|Kumano shrine\|Grand Shrines}}: the [[Kumano Hongū Taisha\|Hongū Shrine]], representing the {{Wiki\|Pure Land Buddhism\|Pure Land}} of Amida ({{Wiki\|Amitābha}}), the [[Kumano Hayatama Taisha\|Shingū Shrine]], representing the Yakushi ({{Wiki\|Bhaishajyaguru}}), and the [[Kumano Nachi Taisha\|Nachi Shrine]], representing the Kannon ({{Wiki\|Guanyin}}). By the 12th century, retired {{Wiki\|Emperor of Japan\|emperors}} and aristocrats were among the frequent visitors of the region. In the 13th century, the [[monk]] {{Wiki\|Ippen}}, while on a pilgrimage to Hongū, received instructions from an oracle of the Kumano-gongen to establish a sect of the Amida faith called {{Wiki\|Ji-shu}}. {{Wiki\|Kumano Kodō\|Pilgrimages}} to Kumano were managed by the Shugendō [[monk]]s. Low-ranking monks called {{Wiki\|Kannushi\|oshi}} would act as hosts, guiding them through the shrine and offering prayers. Each of the Grand Shrines offered the {{Wiki\|go-shuin}}, charms printed on paper which could be used as talismans against bad luck or for writing an oath on the back. It was believed that if the written oath was not fulfilled, a [[Raven\|crow]] messenger of the deity Kumano would die, and the person who took the oath would vomit blood, die, and be sent to hell.		Since ancient times, the {{Wiki\|Kumano region}} in the southern part of [[Kii]] Province has been a major center for {{Wiki\|Shugendō}}. At the end of the 11th century, the area was considered a {{Wiki\|Pure Land}} (free of corruption) thanks to the presence of the three {{Wiki\|Kumano shrine\|Grand Shrines}}: the [[Kumano Hongū Taisha\|Hongū Shrine]], representing the {{Wiki\|Pure Land Buddhism\|Pure Land}} of Amida ({{Wiki\|Amitābha}}), the [[Kumano Hayatama Taisha\|Shingū Shrine]], representing the Yakushi ({{Wiki\|Bhaishajyaguru}}), and the [[Kumano Nachi Taisha\|Nachi Shrine]], representing the Kannon ({{Wiki\|Guanyin}}). By the 12th century, retired {{Wiki\|Emperor of Japan\|emperors}} and aristocrats were among the frequent visitors of the region. In the 13th century, the [[monk]] {{Wiki\|Ippen}}, while on a pilgrimage to Hongū, received instructions from an oracle of the Kumano-gongen to establish a sect of the Amida faith called {{Wiki\|Ji-shu}}. {{Wiki\|Kumano Kodō\|Pilgrimages}} to Kumano were managed by the Shugendō [[monk]]s. Low-ranking monks called {{Wiki\|Kannushi\|oshi}} would act as hosts, guiding them through the shrine and offering prayers. Each of the Grand Shrines offered the {{Wiki\|go-shuin}}, charms printed on paper which could be used as talismans against bad luck or for writing an oath on the back. It was believed that if the written oath was not fulfilled, a [[Raven\|crow]] messenger of the deity Kumano would die, and the person who took the oath would vomit blood, die, and be sent to hell.