Jikō-ji
| Jikō-ji (持光寺) | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Onomichi, Hiroshima |
| Country | Japan |
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| 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.
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Jikoku-ten (east)
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Zōjō-ten (south)
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Kōmoku-ten (west)
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Tamon-ten (north)
See also
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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