A Rinzai Zen temple of the Kenninji branch, established in 1606 by Nene (Kitanomandokoro, later Kodai-in), Hideyoshi's principal wife, to pray for his soul. The garden is attributed to the master designer Kobori Enshu, and the Founder's Hall, Spirit Hall, Umbrella Pavilion, and Shigure-tei are designated Important Cultural Properties. The exquisite maki-e lacquerwork inside the Spirit Hall, known …
After Hideyoshi's death in 1598, Nene took Buddhist vows and became known as Kodai-in. In 1606, she built this temple with financial support from Tokugawa Ieyasu, who sought both to repay her kindness and to win over daimyo loyal to the Toyotomi. The founding priest was Sanko Joeki of Kennin-ji. Nen…
Averting disaster, directional protection, warding off epidemics. Central at Fudo, Kannon, and Gion-related sites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "釈迦如来"
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