Shitennō-ji
Buddhist temple in Ōsaka, Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Shitennō-ji (Japanese: 四天王寺, Temple of the Four Heavenly Kings) is a Buddhist temple in Ōsaka, Japan. It is also known as Arahaka-ji, Nanba-ji, or Mitsu-ji. The temple is sometimes regarded as the first Buddhist and oldest officially-administered temple in Japan,[1][2] although the temple complex and buildings have been rebuilt over the centuries, with the last reconstruction taking place in 1963. Shortly after World War II, Shitennō-ji became independent of the parent Tendai sect, and formed the "Wa" sect (wa-shū, 和宗) of Buddhism.[3]
Quick Facts Arahakasan Shitennō-ji, Religion ...
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Wa-shū |
Prefecture | Osaka-fu |
Deity | Kannon (Avalokiteśvara) |
Location | |
Location | 1-1-18 Shitennō-ji |
Municipality | Tennōji-ku, Osaka |
Country | Japan |
Prefecture | Osaka-fu |
Geographic coordinates | 34°39′14.04″N 135°30′59.22″E |
Architecture | |
Founder | Prince Shōtoku |
General contractor | Kongō Gumi |
Date established | 593 |
Completed | 1963 (Reconstruction) |
Website | |
http://www.shitennoji.or.jp/ |
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Quick Facts Japanese name, Kanji ...
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Kanji | 四天王寺 | ||||
Hiragana | してんのうじ | ||||
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