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]

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References

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  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.[permanent dead link]
  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.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ "Chikurinji - Kyakuden". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.[permanent dead link]
  8. ^ "Chikurinji - Monju Bosatsu". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.[permanent dead link]
  9. ^ "Chikurinji - Amida". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.[permanent dead link]
  10. ^ "Chikurinji - Tamonten & Zōchōten". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.[permanent dead link]
  11. ^ "Chikurinji - Yakushi". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.[permanent dead link]
  12. ^ "Chikurinji - Jūichimen Kannon". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.[permanent dead link]
  13. ^ "Chikurinji - Shaka Nyorai". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.[permanent dead link]
  14. ^ "Chikurinji - Seishi Bosatsu". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.[permanent dead link]
  15. ^ "Chikurinji - Daiitoku Myōō". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.[permanent dead link]
  16. ^ "Chikurinji - Aizen Myōō". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.[permanent dead link]
  17. ^ "Chikurinji - Senjū Kannon". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.[permanent dead link]
  18. ^ "Chikurinji - Amida Nyorai". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.[permanent dead link]
  19. ^ "Chikurinji - Byakue Kannon". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.[permanent dead link]
  20. ^ "Chikurinji - Batō Kannon". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.[permanent dead link]
  21. ^ "Chikurinji - Dainichi Nyorai". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.[permanent dead link]
  22. ^ "Chikurinji - Kakebotoke". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.[permanent dead link]
  23. ^ "Chikurinji - Bell". Kōchi City. Retrieved 30 January 2012.[permanent dead link]
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33°32′47.8″N 133°34′38.9″E / 33.546611°N 133.577472°E / 33.546611; 133.577472