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Daikōmyō-ji
Daikōmyō-ji (大光明寺) is a Buddhist temple in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It is affiliated with the Rinzai school of Buddhism. It was founded in 1339. It is a sub-temple located within the larger Jōtenkaku Museum. The temple's main hall was built by Kōgimon'in (広義門院; 1292–1337), consort of Emperor Go-Fushimi. It was moved to Kyoto from Fushimi in 1615. See also *Thirteen Buddhist Sites of Kyoto The Thirteen Buddhist Sites of Kyoto(京都十三仏霊場, ''Kyōto jūsan butsu reijō'') are a group of 13 Buddhist sacred sites in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture. The majority of the temples in this grouping are part of Japanese esoteric Shingon Bud ... References Further reading * Buddhist temples in Kyoto Prefecture {{Japan-Buddhist-temple-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thirteen Buddhist Sites Of Kyoto
The Thirteen Buddhist Sites of Kyoto(京都十三仏霊場, ''Kyōto jūsan butsu reijō'') are a group of 13 Buddhist sacred sites in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture. The majority of the temples in this grouping are part of Japanese esoteric Shingon Buddhism and the Rinzai school. Directory See also * Thirteen Buddhas The is a Japanese grouping of Buddhist deities, particularly in the Shingon and Tendai sects of Buddhism. The deities are, in fact, not only Buddhas, but also include bodhisattvas. In Shingon services, lay followers recite a devotional mantra t ... External links Official websiteExplanatory site {{DEFAULTSORT:Thirteen Buddhist Sites of Kyoto Buddhist temples in Kyoto Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto
is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The ward was a district of residences for the royalty, aristocrats, and upper classes in the old capital of Japanー Heian-ky ō. Located in the center of the present-day city of Kyoto, Japan, it previously occupied the northern region of the ancient capital of Kyoto. The Kamo River flows on the eastern border of the ward. The ward is home to the Kyoto Imperial Palace, the Shinto shrine, the shrine, textiles, and the headquarters of the and schools of Japanese tea ceremony. As of 2020, had a population of 83,832 people. The Masugata Shōtengai Shopping District is the setting of the 2013 anime series, '' Tamako Market'', produced by Kyoto Animation. Demographics Education * Doshisha University * Heian Jogakuin University * Imadegawa Campus of Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts is a private women's college in Kyotanabe, Kyoto, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rinzai School
The Rinzai school (, zh, t=臨濟宗, s=临济宗, p=Línjì zōng), named after Linji Yixuan (Romaji: Rinzai Gigen, died 866 CE) is one of three sects of Zen in Japanese Buddhism, along with Sōtō and Ōbaku. The Chinese Linji school, Linji school of Chan Buddhism was first transmitted to Japan by Myōan Eisai (1141 –1215). Contemporary Japanese Rinzai is derived entirely from the Ōtōkan lineage transmitted through Hakuin Ekaku (1686–1769), who is a major figure in the revival of the Rinzai tradition. History Rinzai is the Japanese line of the China, Chinese Linji school of Chan Buddhism, which was founded during the Tang dynasty by Linji Yixuan (Japanese: Rinzai Gigen). Kamakura period (1185–1333) Though there were several attempts to establish Rinzai lines in Japan, it first took root in a lasting way through the efforts of the monk Myoan Eisai, Myōan Eisai. In 1168, Myōan Eisai traveled to China, where he studied Tendai for twenty years. In 1187, he went to Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emperor Go-Fushimi
was the 93rd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1298 to 1301. This 13th-century sovereign was named after his father, Emperor Fushimi and ''go-'' (後), translates literally as "later"; and thus, he is sometimes called the "Later Emperor Fushimi". The Japanese word ''go'' has also been translated to mean the "second one"; and in some older sources, this emperor may be identified as "Fushimi, the second", or as "Fushimi II". Family Before his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne, his personal name (his ''imina'') was . He was the eldest son of Emperor Fushimi. They belonged to the ''Jimyōin-tō'' branch of the Imperial Family. *Court Lady: Saionji (Fujiwara) Neishi / Yasuko (西園寺（藤原）寧子) later Kōgimon'in (広義門院; 1292–1337), Saionji Sanekane's daughter **First daughter: Imperial Princess Junshi (珣子内親王) **Third son: Imperial Prince Kazuhito (量仁親王) later Emperor K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sotheby's
Sotheby's ( ) is a British-founded multinational corporation with headquarters in New York City. It is one of the world's largest brokers of fine art, fine and decorative art, jewellery, and collectibles. It has 80 locations in 40 countries, and maintains a significant presence in the UK. Sotheby's was established on 11 March 1744 in London by Samuel Baker, a bookseller. In 1767 the firm became Baker & Leigh, after George Leigh became a partner, and was renamed to Leigh and Sotheby in 1778 after Baker's death when his nephew, John Sotheby, inherited Leigh's share. Other former names include: Leigh, Sotheby and Wilkinson; Sotheby, Wilkinson and Hodge (1864–1924); Sotheby and Company (1924–83); Mssrs Sotheby; Sotheby & Wilkinson; Sotheby Mak van Waay; and Sotheby's & Co. The American holding company was initially incorporated in August 1983 in Michigan as Sotheby's Holdings, Inc. In June 2006, it was reincorporated in the State of Delaware and was renamed Sotheby's. In June ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
