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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Jinraku-ji

Jinraku-ji (秦楽寺) is a Buddhist temple in the town of Tawaramoto, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is located in Tawaramoto near Kasanui Station. It was commissioned by Prince Shotoku in the 5th century and built by Hata no Kawakatsu. The Great Hall contains a Bodhisattva while outside there is also a Shinto shrine with a torii and a pond in the shape of a Chinese character.

See also

  • For an explanation of terms concerning Japanese Buddhism, Japanese Buddhist art, and Japanese Buddhist temple architecture, see the Glossary of Japanese Buddhism.

References

  1. ^ Neeraj Gautam (2009). Buddha his life and teaching "Buddhist Temples" p.50. Mahavir & Sons Publisher. ISBN 9788183772471. Retrieved 13 July 2016.