Seiryō-ji
清凉寺
temple in
Kyoto
#68 in Kyoto
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#836 in Japan
Seiryō-ji, located in Kyoto, Japan, is a historic Buddhist temple renowned for its significant cultural and religious heritage. Founded in the early Heian period, it is also known as the Saga Shaka-dō because it houses a revered wooden statue of Shakyamuni (the historical Buddha), which is said to have been brought from China in the 9th century by the monk Chōnen. The temple is part of the Jōdo sect of Japanese Buddhism and is known for its beautiful gardens, traditional architecture, and its role in various cultural and religious events.
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