Chikurin-ji (Kōchi)

Chikurin-ji (竹林寺) is a Shingon temple in Kōchi, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. Temple 31 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage, the main image is of Monju Bosatsu. The temple is said to have been founded by Gyōki in the early eighth century.[1][2]

Chikurin-ji
竹林寺
Religion
AffiliationShingon
DeityMonju Bosatsu
Location
LocationKōchi, Kōchi-ken
CountryJapan
Architecture
FounderGyōki
Completedearly 8th century

The temple houses a number of important sculptures and its late Edo-period gardens are a Natural Monument.[3]

Buildings

Treasures

See also

References

  1. Miyata, Taisen (2006). The 88 Temples of Shikoku Island, Japan. Koyasan Buddhist Temple, Los Angeles. p. 77.
  2. Miyazaki, Tateki (2004). Shikoku henro hitori aruki dōgyō-ninin. Matsuyama. p. 55.
  3. "Chikurinji - Gardens". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  4. "Chikurinji - Hondō". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  5. "Chikurinji - Hondō". Kōchi Prefecture. Archived from the original on 5 August 2012. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  6. "Chikurinji - Hondō". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  7. "Chikurinji - Kyakuden". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  8. "Chikurinji - Monju Bosatsu". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  9. "Chikurinji - Amida". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  10. "Chikurinji - Tamonten & Zōchōten". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  11. "Chikurinji - Yakushi". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  12. "Chikurinji - Jūichimen Kannon". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  13. "Chikurinji - Shaka Nyorai". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  14. "Chikurinji - Seishi Bosatsu". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  15. "Chikurinji - Daiitoku Myōō". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  16. "Chikurinji - Aizen Myōō". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  17. "Chikurinji - Senjū Kannon". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  18. "Chikurinji - Amida Nyorai". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  19. "Chikurinji - Byakue Kannon". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  20. "Chikurinji - Batō Kannon". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  21. "Chikurinji - Dainichi Nyorai". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  22. "Chikurinji - Kakebotoke". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  23. "Chikurinji - Bell". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.

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