KYOTO Nishi Hongwanji Temple

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Nishi Hongan-ji (西本願寺) is one of two Jōdo Shinshū temple complexes in Kyoto, the other being Higashi Hongan-ji. Established in its current location in 1591, the origin of the temple goes back to the 14th century. Many of its building have survived from the Azuchi-Momoyama and early Edo period, making it a great example of the Japanese architecture from the 17th and 18th centuries. A total of seven Nishi Hongan-ji structures have been designated National Treasures. In 1994 Nishi Hongan-ji was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto . • Karamon • The karamon (唐門) gate of Nishi Hongan-ji was originally built for Toyotomi Hideyoshi's Fushimi castle, probably around 1598. After the castle was dismantled in 1623, it was moved to Nishi Hongan-ji in 1632 for a planned visit of Tokugawa Iemitsu to the temple. It is also known as the Higurashi no Mon ( all day gate ), due to the high number and quality of the carving that decorate the gate, including images of flowers, animals and fantastic figures. One of the panels shows the legendary chinese hermit Xu You beside a waterfall, washing from his ear an offensive proposal from the Emperor Yao . Another one shows a farmer cleaning his ox, expressing anger at the pollution of the stream . • Goeidō • The goeidō (御影堂) or Founder's Hall was rebuilt in 1636, following the destruction of the previous main halls by an earthquake in 1596 and a fire in 1617. It was designated a National Treasure in 2014. A wooden image of Shinran is enshrined in the central altar, with portraits of the successive head priests (monshu) on display alongside. Major ceremonies conducted at Nishi Hongan-ji are usually conducted at this building. • Amidadō • The amidadō (阿弥陀堂) or Amida Hall was rebuilt in 1760 as the temple's main worship hall. It was designated a National Treasure in 2014. It is a single-storied building and it houses a sculpture of Amida Buddha surrounded by the portraits of six of the seven Pure Land Masters in the central altar, and images of Shinran's master Honen and Prince Shotoku. • Source Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nishi_H... • Japan Video Playlist: • • Japan • Filmed with SONY RX10M3 and INSTA360 X3 in June 2023. • #kyoto #japan #giappone

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