Background
Kojo was born in Iyo Province (Ehime Prefecture), Japan in 779.
Kojo was born in Iyo Province (Ehime Prefecture), Japan in 779.
Kojo founded Kaidan (an institute privileged to ordain priests) with Imperial sanction at Mount Hiei in accordance with the dying orders of his master Saicho (827). From this institution many a high Buddhist priest has been ordained.