Abstract
In 1005, Fujiwara Michinaga constructed the Jomyoii temple, where the Hokkedo was the main hall. Taking this oppotunity,the relation between Hokkedo and dead body developped gradually. Late in the 12th century, it got firmly fixed to use Hokkedo as the mausoleum of emperors. And in Kamakura era, this formality became popular among the leaders of the "samurai". On the other hand, the Amidados used as mausplems were few. We can understand this fact as follows. The interior of the Amidado was recognised to be very pure, so it might be hesitated to enshrine the dead body in it which bore much "Kegare" (impurity).
