806

Enryaku 25 (延暦二十五年)/Daidô 1 (大同元年)

Timeline of 806

• 806/5/18 Daidô era begins.
• 806/10 Kûkai returns from China and founds Shingon Buddhism.

Other Events of 806

• Emperor Kammu is succeeded by his eldest son, who takes the throne as Emperor Heizei.
• Saichô founds Tendai Buddhism.
• Sakanoue Tamuramaro oversees the construction of Myotsuji, a temple in Obama, today a National Treasure.

Births and Deaths

• Emperor Kammu dies.

Previous Year 805

806

Following Year 807