Saicho (jan 1, 767 – jan 1, 822)
Description:
Founded Temple of Enryakuji based at Enryakuji on Mt. Hiei, 3,000 buildings in temple complex with its own “standing army” called the akuso or rowdy monksAdded to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 767
jan 1, 822
~ 55 years