Opposing the reformist group, the 24th Hossu Kocho OTANI (also called Sennyo) broke off the existing comprehensive relationship with Shinshu sect Otani school in 1978 with the aim of protecting the traditions of Buddhism, and declared that he would move to realize the independence of Higashi Hongan-ji Temple in Kyoto Prefecture.
第24世法主・大谷光暢（闡如）は改革派の動きに反対し、1978年（昭和53年）、本願寺の法統を守る為として、真宗大谷派との包括関係を解き、京都の東本願寺の独立を進めることを宣言。