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Sanjusangen-do - a Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, Japan. The temple was founded in 1164 by Taira no Kiyomori for the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa
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Sanjusangen-do - a Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, Japan. The temple was founded in 1164 by Taira no Kiyomori for the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa
Sanjusangen-do - a Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, Japan. The temple was founded in 1164 by Taira no Kiyomori for the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa. It is officially known as Rengeo-in (Hall of the Lotus King) and belongs to the Myoho-in temple complex. Sanjusangen-do is most famous for its massively long hondo (main hall) dating from 1266 (Kamakura period) and designated a National Treasure of Japan, and the collection of sculptures it houses, including 1001 standing Thousand-armed Kannon, 28 standing attendants, a statue of Fū jin and a statue of Raijin, and the principal image of the temple, a big seated statue of Thousand-armed Kannon, all of them designated National Treasures in the category of sculptures, most of them dating to the Heian to Kamakura periods. Date: 1928
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1. Sanjusangen-do: A Temple of Serene Beauty and Spiritual Significance in Kyoto, Japan Sanjusangen-do, located in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, Japan, is a captivating Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect that dates back to 1164. Founded by Taira no Kiyomori for the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa, this temple, officially known as Rengeo-in (Hall of the Lotus King), is an essential part of the Myoho-in temple complex. The temple's most striking feature is its massively long hondo (main hall), which dates from 1266 during the Kamakura period and is designated as a National Treasure of Japan. This magnificent structure houses an impressive collection of sculptures, making Sanjusangen-do a must-visit destination for art and history enthusiasts. Among the treasures within the hondo, the 1001 standing Thousand-armed Kannon statues, 28 standing attendants, a statue of Fūjin, and a statue of Raijin, all dating from the Heian to Kamakura periods, stand out as National Treasures in the category of sculptures. The principal image of the temple is a big seated statue of Thousand-armed Kannon, another National Treasure. The serene beauty and spiritual significance of Sanjusangen-do are evident in every detail of its architecture and the intricately carved statues. A visit to this temple offers a glimpse into Japan's rich cultural heritage and the profound influence of Buddhism on its history and people. [Image Description: A black-and-white photograph of the hondo (main hall) of Sanjusangen-do, taken in 1928. The hall is adorned with intricate carvings and houses numerous statues, including the Thousand-armed Kannon and her attendants. The image exudes a sense of peace and tranquility, inviting visitors to explore the temple's spiritual offerings.]
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