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Revision as of 06:49, 14 September 2010
Chikurin-ji(竹林寺 chikurinji) is a Buddhist temple, in Ikoma, Nara, Japan.
History
This temple is said to be established by a famous Japanese monk Gyoki(行基) in the 8th century, and well-known as a place where Gyoki himself was buried. Actually his silver urn with his tomb-record was found at this temple in 1255. Today the silver urn was selected as a national treasure in Japan.
Site of Historical Value
- Tomb of Gyōki
Access
See also
- For an explanation of terms concerning Japanese Buddhism, Japanese Buddhist art, and Japanese Buddhist temple architecture, see the Glossary of Japanese Buddhism.
References
- [1] Chikurin-ji, Digital Museum of Ikoma City (In Official Home Page of Ikoma City)
- Nihon Kotsu Kosha, Nara, Nihon Kotsu Kosha, 1984, p.138.
- Japanese version of Wikipedia