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Tôshôdai-ji, located in [[Nara]], is the head temple of the [[Ritsu]] sect of Buddhism, also known as Risshû. It was founded by the Chinese monk [[Ganjin]] (C: ''Jianzhen'') in the 8th century, and stands as a precious example of [[Nara period]] architecture. | Tôshôdai-ji, located in [[Nara]], is the head temple of the [[Ritsu]] sect of Buddhism, also known as Risshû. It was founded by the Chinese monk [[Ganjin]] (C: ''Jianzhen'') in the 8th century, and stands as a precious example of [[Nara period]] architecture. | ||
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| + | The temple's ''kondô'' main hall dates to the 770s and is considered a prime example of Tenpyô period architecture.<ref>Gallery labels, Tobu World Square.[https://www.flickr.com/photos/toranosuke/54288333415/in/photostream/]</ref> | ||
A statue of Ganjin held by the temple, a precious example of Japanese [[dry lacquer]] sculpture, has been designated a [[National Treasure]]. The temple as a whole has been designated a [[World Heritage Site]], as one of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara." | A statue of Ganjin held by the temple, a precious example of Japanese [[dry lacquer]] sculpture, has been designated a [[National Treasure]]. The temple as a whole has been designated a [[World Heritage Site]], as one of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara." | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
*Conrad Schirokauer, David Lurie, and Suzanne Gay, ''A Brief History of Japanese Civilization'', Wadsworth Cengage (2013), 41-42. | *Conrad Schirokauer, David Lurie, and Suzanne Gay, ''A Brief History of Japanese Civilization'', Wadsworth Cengage (2013), 41-42. | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:08, 20 February 2025
Tôshôdai-ji, located in Nara, is the head temple of the Ritsu sect of Buddhism, also known as Risshû. It was founded by the Chinese monk Ganjin (C: Jianzhen) in the 8th century, and stands as a precious example of Nara period architecture.
The temple's kondô main hall dates to the 770s and is considered a prime example of Tenpyô period architecture.[1]
A statue of Ganjin held by the temple, a precious example of Japanese dry lacquer sculpture, has been designated a National Treasure. The temple as a whole has been designated a World Heritage Site, as one of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara."
References
- Conrad Schirokauer, David Lurie, and Suzanne Gay, A Brief History of Japanese Civilization, Wadsworth Cengage (2013), 41-42.
