The massive Chioninji is home to the Jodo ( Pure Land ) Buddhist sect, which in the 12th century spread the appeal of Buddhism to the uneducated classes.
Before the Jodo sect came, the uneducated classes were Shinto believers.
mnli hypothesis: Before the Jodo sect came, the uneducated classes were Shinto believers. premise: The massive Chioninji is home to the Jodo ( Pure Land ) Buddhist sect, which in the 12th century spread the appeal of Buddhism to the uneducated classes.