Taima-dera

Taima-dera (當麻寺) is a Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan built originally in 612 by the Imperial Prince Maroko, the brother of Prince Shotoku. The temple was moved to its present location in 681 by the grandson of Prince Maroko, and serves as the head temple, or honzan (本山) of the now-defunct Hosso sect. The temple's main object of veneration is the Yakushi, but the most popular attraction is the Taima Mandala, a graphical representation of the Pure Land, and pilgrimage site for Pure Land Buddhists.

See also

• List of National Treasures of Japan (temples)
• List of National Treasures of Japan (crafts-others)
• List of National Treasures of Japan (sculptures)
• For an explanation of terms concerning Japanese Buddhism, Japanese Buddhist art, and Japanese Buddhist temple architecture, see the Glossary of Japanese Buddhism.

External links

• Taima-dera Homepage - Japanese only
• Amida Net - Explanation of Taima Mandala
• Photos of Taima-dera

Coordinates: 34°30′57.88″N 135°41′40.7″E / 34.5160778°N 135.694639°E / 34.5160778; 135.694639

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