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People of this world, do not doubt matters of life and death. It is said in the poems and discussions of Ganzan Daishi:
In the understanding of ordinary people, there is a tendency to rely on the power of various deities, Buddhas, and minor spirits; however, the prognostications of these One Hundred Lots original: "Hyakusen" are not subject to such casual treatment. Although the book before you is not a scholarly manuscript written with great expertise, when one observes it to make a decision, or when one examines the feelings of the hundred sentient beings, it becomes clear that what is deemed a "useless" intention is in fact ominous. What is marked as auspicious should be followed. These are the notes collected by searching for the secret books of various temples, comparing them, and revealing their similarities and differences. This is now made public to the world.
A printer's mark or seal is located at the bottom of the right column.
Monk Mokugan of the present-day Kinryū-ji Temple, Zen Preface.
A Brief History of the Ganzan Daishi Oracle
These so-called "One Hundred Lots" originate from the time when the third Chief Abbot of Hieizan, the protector of the imperial capital, the Great Teacher Dengyō original: "Dengyō Daishi", specifically the Great Teacher Jie original: "Jie Daishi", passed away on the third day of the first month of the third year of the Eikan era.
He is reverently called Ganzan Daishi. He used a mirror to gaze upon his own face. He vowed to protect the people and repel evil spirits and demons original: "jamimōryō". Once in his presence, he received these One Hundred Lots, which were brought forth from the Heavenly Temple in the land of Shintan original: "China". Among the seven thousand scrolls, these are the infinite benefits of the Bodhisattva Kannon original: "Kannon Bosatsu", which are beyond calculation.
The final line appears to be a fragmented excerpt of a Buddhist verse regarding the omnipresence of Kannon.