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Sainen-ji Temple

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Sainen-ji Temple: a historic Buddhist site where Shinran began writing his major work.

Sainen-ji Temple
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What it is

  • Jodo Shinshu Betsukaku Honzan Buddhist temple.
  • Shinran established a hermitage here in 1214.
  • Became a temple in 1304, named Sainen-ji.
  • Shinran began writing 'Kyogyoshinsho' here.

What to see

  • Main hall enshrines the principal image of Amida Nyorai.
  • Images of Shinran and Eshinni are enshrined in the main hall.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

茨城県笠間市稲田469 Open in Google Maps

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