Although Nehan Sect initially objected to these Chigi's interpretation, they were overpowered by his wisdom and energy and lost their power, finally merging into the Tendai sect of Buddhism.
涅槃宗は当初これらの智顗説に反論を呈したが、智顗の聡明なる智慧と実践力のもとに涅槃宗は次第に反論する機会を失い、天台宗に併合されることになったといわれる。