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Koryuji
京都府
Kyoto's oldest temple founded in 603 by Hata no Kawakatsu with a Buddha given by Prince Shotoku, enshrining the Maitreya as National Treasure No. 1
創建
603
種別
寺院
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Temple
Founded 603
1423 years
Enshrined Deity
Buddhist Sect
Shingon (Omuro branch)
概要
Kyoto\'s oldest temple, founded in 603 by Hata no Kawakatsu using a Buddha image given to him by Prince Shotoku, and belonging to the Shingon Omuro-ha sect. The Maitreya (Miroku Bosatsu) Hanka-shiyui statue, National Treasure No. 1, is a supreme treasure of Japanese sculpture history, and its smile is world-famous as the "Archaic Smile." The Hata clan of Uzumasa were immigrants from the continent,…
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Koryuji is considered Kyoto's oldest temple, said to have been founded in 603 by Hata no Kawakatsu, chief of the immigrant Hata clan, using a Buddha image bestowed upon him by Prince Shotoku. In its early years the temple was also known by names such as Hachiokaji and Hata no Kimitera. The Hata clan…
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Divine Benefits
Long Life
Rebirth in Pure Land
Longevity and freedom from age-related suffering. Associated with Yakushi Buddha and the Seven Lucky Gods (Jurojin, Fukurokuju).
Derived from the enshrined deity "弥勒菩薩"
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