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[[image:ikoma chikurinji.jpg|thumb|250px|Tomb of Gyoki]] |
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[[image:ikoma chikurinji2.jpg|thumb|250px|Old Main Hall]] |
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Chikurin-ji(竹林寺 chikurinji) is a [[Buddhist]] temple |
Chikurin-ji(竹林寺 chikurinji) is a [[Buddhist]] temple in [[Ikoma, Nara|Ikoma]], [[Nara Prefecture|Nara]], [[Japan]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The temple is said to have been established by the monk [[Gyoki]](行基) in the 8th century and is well-known as the place where Gyoki is buried. A silver urn containing his burial record was found in 1255. It has since been designated a National Treasure in Japan. |
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==Site of Historical Value== |
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*Tomb of [[Gyōki]] |
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==Access== |
==Access== |
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== See also == |
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* 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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==References== |
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Revision as of 18:19, 31 May 2014
Chikurin-ji(竹林寺 chikurinji) is a Buddhist temple in Ikoma, Nara, Japan.
History
The temple is said to have been established by the monk Gyoki(行基) in the 8th century and is well-known as the place where Gyoki is buried. A silver urn containing his burial record was found in 1255. It has since been designated a National Treasure in Japan.
Access
Chikurin-ji is close to Ichibu Station on the Kintetsu Ikoma Line.
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