Nanto Shichi Daiji
Nanto Shichi Daiji (南都七大寺), literally "the seven great temples of Nanto (synonym of Nara)" is a historical common name generally referring to the powerful and influential seven Buddhist temples located in Nara. Although as to which temples were included under this naming has fluctuated as there were rise and fall in their power, it was the followings at early stage, which are all originally built by imperial order[1]
Sometimes the temples were called "the fifteen great temples of Nanto" too, including other prestigious temples such as Tōshōdai-ji (唐招提寺) and Hokke-ji (法華寺).
See also
- For an explanation of terms concerning Japanese Buddhism, Japanese Buddhist art, and Japanese Buddhist temple architecture, see the Glossary of Japanese Buddhism.
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