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Jinraku-ji
秦楽寺
Religion
AffiliationShingon Ritsu
DeitySenju Kannon (Thousand-armed Avalokiteśvara)
Location
Location267 Hatanoshō, Tawaramoto-chō, Shiki District, Nara Prefecture
CountryJapan
Geographic coordinates34°32′37.4″N 135°47′31.6″E / 34.543722°N 135.792111°E / 34.543722; 135.792111
Architecture
FounderHata no Kawakatsu
Completed5th century
1759 (restoration)

Jinraku-ji (秦楽寺) is a Buddhist temple in the town of Tawaramoto, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is located in Tawaramoto near Kasanui Station. It was commissioned by Prince Shotoku in the 5th century and built by Hata no Kawakatsu. The Great Hall contains a Bodhisattva while outside there is also a Shinto shrine with a torii and a pond in the shape of a Chinese character.

References

  1. Neeraj Gautam (2009). Buddha his life and teaching "Buddhist Temples" p.50. Mahavir & Sons Publisher. ISBN 9788183772471. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
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