Enchin’s Doubts (Enchin gimon)Own Handwriting

Ink on Paper / One Scroll

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This manuscript is a self-written volume prepared by Enchin to pose doctrinal questions to Zhìhui Lun Sanzang 智慧輪三蔵 of Daxingshan Temple in Chang'an during his visit to Tang China. The volume corresponds to the Gishu Ikkan (List of Doubts, Volume One), mentioned in the Letter to Zhìhui Lun Sanzang dated July 15, 882.

Category
National Treasure
Era
Heian period (9th century)
Measurements
30.2 × 886.0 cm