Jikō-ji
Jikō-ji (持光寺) | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Buddhism |
Location | |
Location | Onomichi, Hiroshima |
Country | Japan |
Architecture | |
Completed | 834[1] |
Jikō-ji (持光寺) is a Buddhist temple in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture belonging to the Seizan Zenrin-ji of Jōdo-shū Buddhism.[2] Its principal image is a seated image of Amida Nyōrai. The temple houses a National Treasure, an 1153 Heian Period hanging scroll of Fugen Enmei (Samantabhadra).[1]
- Statues of the Four Heavenly Kings of Jikō-ji, Takasago, Hyōgo, Japan.
- Jikoku-ten (east)
- Zōjō-ten (south)
- Kōmoku-ten (west)
- Tamon-ten (north)
See also
- List of National Treasures of Japan (paintings)
References
- ^ a b "持光寺" [Jikō-ji] (in Japanese). Shichibutsu Meguri. Retrieved 2016-09-12.
- ^ "持光寺" [Jikō-ji] (in Japanese). Hiroshima Prefecture. 2014. Retrieved 2016-09-12.
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