Monnyo 文 如 in 1754, entered the priesthood and in 1766, Appointed archbishop. In 1789, succeeded Honyo as the 18th chef priest of Honganji Temple (Head Temple of the Shinshu Sect).
Background
文 Monnyo was born in 1744.
Career
During his time there arose a religious controversy caused by Kozon and Chiao. Monnyo, who was in poor health at the time, could not cope with it.