Engaku-ji

円覚寺
temple in Kamakura
#5 in Kamakura / #715 in Japan
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by Fg2
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Engaku-ji, located in Kamakura, Japan, is one of the most significant Zen Buddhist temples in the country. Founded in 1282 by the monk Mugaku Sogen, it serves as a key center of Rinzai Zen Buddhism. The temple was established to honor the fallen soldiers of the Mongol invasions, and its serene grounds are home to numerous historical buildings, statues, and a well-preserved giant bell known as the "Great Bell" or "Ogane.


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