Manju-ji

Manju-ji (万寿寺) is a Rinzai Buddhist temple in Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Japan.[1] Owing to the influence of the Ashikaga, Manju-ji was designated a Jissatsu temple for a time. At present, it is a sub-temple of Tōfuku-ji.[2] It is considered to be one of the so-called Kyoto Gozan or "five great Zen temples of Kyoto".

History

Manju-ji was founded in the middle Heian period (late 13th century).[3] In 1305, Nanpo Shōmyō (南浦紹明) (1235–1308) was appointed abbot of Manju-ji.[4]

Artwork

An artistically noteworthy Amida figure is too large to be moved from Manju-ji for display elsewhere.[5] The temple holds a collection of esoteric Buddhist art which was traditionally used in teaching the salient points in the story of the life of Gautama Buddha.[6]

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Coordinates: 34°58′52″N 135°46′16″E / 34.981177°N 135.771164°E / 34.981177; 135.771164

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