The power of the monks (Buddhism) of Todai-ji Temple was too great to be ignored together with that of Kofuku-ji Temple located next to Todai-ji Temple, and their visits to the capital Kyoto had bothered the man in power since the Heian period.
東大寺の大衆(仏教)の力は隣接する興福寺とともに大きなものがあり、平安時代から彼らの上洛は時の権力者の頭を悩ませ続けた。