Difference between revisions of "Soen-ji"
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*''Japanese'': 宗円寺 ''(souenji)'' | *''Japanese'': 宗円寺 ''(souenji)'' | ||
| − | Sôen-ji is a | + | Sôen-ji is a [[Rinzai]] [[Zen]] temple in [[Sakura (city)|Sakura]], [[Chiba prefecture]]. It is notable as the site of the grave of [[Sato Taizen|Satô Taizen]], founder of the [[Juntendo|Juntendô]] and leader of Sakura as a center of ''[[Rangaku]]''. |
The temple is also one of the Sakura [[Seven Lucky Gods]] sites, home to a shrine to [[Jurojin|Jurôjin]]. | The temple is also one of the Sakura [[Seven Lucky Gods]] sites, home to a shrine to [[Jurojin|Jurôjin]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 08:34, 18 February 2017
- Japanese: 宗円寺 (souenji)
Sôen-ji is a Rinzai Zen temple in Sakura, Chiba prefecture. It is notable as the site of the grave of Satô Taizen, founder of the Juntendô and leader of Sakura as a center of Rangaku.
The temple is also one of the Sakura Seven Lucky Gods sites, home to a shrine to Jurôjin.
References
- Plaques on-site.
- "Sakura sanpo" pamphlet, Sakura City Tourism Association.
