Imperial Court Saishokai - Imperial Court Saishokai

Japanese: 宮中最勝会 - きゅうちゅうさいしょうかい
Imperial Court Saishokai - Imperial Court Saishokai

...The most famous one is the Saisho-e held at the Imperial Palace Daigokuden for seven days from January 8 to 14 every year. This is called the Imperial Palace Saisho-e or Misaie, and according to the Shoreisho it became a regular event in 766 (Tenpyo Jingo 2) and was said to be the most important annual event at the Imperial Palace. The Saisho-e at Yakushiji Temple was started in June 830 (Tencho 7) at the suggestion of Yakushiji Chukei, in order to promote the teachings and learning of the temple, and was petitioned by the temple's patron, Prince Naoyo.

*Some of the terminology used in reference to the Imperial Court Saishokai is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…著名なものに毎年正月8日から14日の7日間にわたって行われた宮中大極殿の最勝会がある。これは宮中最勝会とか御斎会(みさいえ)と称せられ,《初例抄》では766年(天平神護2)より恒例化し,宮中での年中行事中,第一の大会といわれた。また薬師寺の最勝会は830年(天長7)6月薬師寺仲継の発議により当寺の教学興隆に資するため,檀主直世王の上奏により始められた。…

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