Background
Ninkai built and resided in Mandaraji Temple at Ono, where he earned for himself the name of "Rain Abbot," for it is said whenever he prayed for rain it fell.
Ninkai built and resided in Mandaraji Temple at Ono, where he earned for himself the name of "Rain Abbot," for it is said whenever he prayed for rain it fell.
Ninkai first studied at Mount Koya and later was converted to Buddhism by Genko of Emmyoin Temple, Daigosan, and became his disciple.
Ninkai was 22nd Head Priest of Toji Temple (1031) and elevated to rank of Abbot (1038). He built and resided in Mandaraji Temple at Ono, where he earned for himself the name of "Rain Abbot," for it is said whenever he prayed for rain it fell.