Enryaku-ji
延暦寺
temple in
Ōtsu
#1 in Ōtsu
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#352 in Japan
Enryaku-ji is a historic Tendai Buddhist monastery located on Mount Hiei in Ōtsu, Japan. Founded in 788 by the monk Saichō, it is considered one of the most significant centers of Japanese Buddhism. The temple complex, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, consists of numerous buildings spread across the mountain, offering stunning views of Lake Biwa and the surrounding area. Enryaku-ji played a pivotal role in the development of Japanese Buddhism and has been influential in the training of many notable monks, including the founders of other major Buddhist schools in Japan.
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