Jiin-ho set at the gatherings were initially only effective inside the temple grounds, as well as those belonging to the temple, such as priests and followers, but later, jinai-cho, which is also called "jihen", began to have an effect on areas surrounding the temples.
集会などで定められた寺院法は当初は寺院の境内及び僧侶・俗人などの所属者を対象としてきたが、寺辺と呼ばれる地内町が寺院の周囲に対しても効力を及ぼすようになった。