Gokuraku-ji (極楽寺) is a Kōya-san Shingon temple in Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Temple 2 of the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage, the main image is of Amida Nyorai. The temple is said to have been founded by Gyōki.[1][2]
Treasures
edit- Heian period seated wooden statue of Amida Nyorai (Important Cultural Property)[3]
- Mandala of the Two Realms (Prefectural Cultural Property)[4]
- Cryptomeria said to have been planted by Kōbō Daishi (City Cultural Property)[5][6][7]
See also
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References
edit- ^ Miyata, Taisen (2006). The 88 Temples of Shikoku Island, Japan. Koyasan Buddhist Temple, Los Angeles. p. 45.
- ^ Miyazaki, Tateki (2004). Shikoku henro hitori aruki dōgyō-ninin. Matsuyama. p. 42.
- ^ "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
- ^ "Cultural Properties PDF". Tokushima Prefecture. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
- ^ "Gokurakuji". Naruto City. Archived from the original on 23 February 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
- ^ "Gokurakuji". Naruto City Tourist Association. Archived from the original on 13 August 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
- ^ "Naruto Bunkazai". Naruto City. Archived from the original on 6 October 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
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