Kōdai-ji
History
It was established in 1606 by the nun Kōdai-in (often known by the title Kita no Mandokoro), who was the widow of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, to pray for her late husband. The principal image is a statue of Shaka.
The gardens of Kōdai-ji are a nationally designated Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty.
The temple possesses a number of objects designated as Important Cultural Assets. Among these are the Main Gate and the Spirit Hall, noted for its use of maki-e. Lacquerware has a tradition at this temple. The temple is nicknamed the "maki-e temple". One of the maki-e patterns used on a natsume tea utensil is called Kōdai-ji bun natsume (高台寺文棗), featuring the imperial chrysanthemum seal and the paulownia seal of the regent.
The treasury also holds paintings, including one of Hideyoshi, as well as textiles, and a bronze bell with an inscription dating it to 1606.
The android Mindar has given sermons on the Heart Sutra at Kōdai-ji since 2019.
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Portrait of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, kept at Kōdai-ji's treasury, is registered as an Important Cultural Asset
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Ihō-an, a teahouse in the temple's grounds
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Hashin-tei gravel garden in spring
See also
- Glossary of Japanese Buddhism
- Ryozen Kannon, neighbouring shrine
References
- ^ "高台寺庭園". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
- ^ https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-4552346
- ^ "【出物】 蒔絵高台寺文棗 竹斎".
- ^ "高台寺蒔絵 棗 こうだいじまきえ 利休形棗【茶道具からき】販売通販買取京都".
- ^ "高台寺蒔絵大棗(一瓢斎) - 天平堂(Tenpyodo)". 古美術 天平堂.
- ^ Tominaga, Suzuka (8 April 2023). "Robot helps spread Buddhist teachings at a Kyoto temple". The Asahi Shimbun. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
External links
Media related to Kōdai-ji at Wikimedia Commons
- Official English site
- 高台寺, official site (in Japanese and Chinese)