Shōnen-ji Temple
称念寺
Visit this historic Jōdo-shū temple in Nara to see ancient statues and monuments.
What it is
- A Jōdo-shū temple in Nara City.
- Originated from a Hossō sect hermitage.
- Rebuilt in 1168 by Shunjobo Chogen.
- Dedicated to Amitābha Tathāgata.
What to see
- Main hall enshrines Amitābha Tathāgata and two bodhisattvas.
- Standing statue of Shandao, believed to be from China.
- Seated statue of Hōnen.
- Aizendō hall enshrines Aizen Myōō, Kangiten, and Fudō Myōō.
- Haiku monument of Bashō, erected in 1793.
- Large Rokuji Myōgō monument, built in 1614.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
奈良県奈良市東木辻町49 Open in Google Maps
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