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Myōhō–ji
is a Buddhist temple of the Nichiren Buddhism, Nichiren sect in Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan.Harada (2007:90) It is one of a group of three built near the site in Matsubagayatsu, or the ,The ending "ヶ谷", common in place names and usually read "-gaya", in Kamakura is normally pronounced "-gayatsu", as in Shakadōgayatsu, Ōgigayatsu, and Matsubagayatsu. where Nichiren, founder of the Buddhist sect that bears his name, is supposed to have had his hut. The temple has also close ties with Prince Morinaga and the Emperor of Japan, Imperial House. Nichiren, Matsubagayatsu and Myōhō–ji Kamakura is known for having been in the 13th century the cradle of Nichiren Buddhism. Founder Nichiren was not born there: he came from Awa Province (Chiba), Awa Province, in today's Chiba Prefecture, and had come to Kamakura because at the time the city was the cultural and political center of the country.Mutsu (1995/2006:258-271) He built himself a hut in the Matsubagayatsu district where three tem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chōshō-ji
is a Buddhist temple of the Nichiren Shū in Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan.Harada (2007:92) It's one of a group of three built near the site in Matsubagayatsu (The ending "ヶ谷", common in place names and usually read "-gaya", in Kamakura is normally pronounced "-gayatsu", as in Shakadōgayatsu, Ōgigayatsu, and Matsubagayatsu. where Nichiren, founder of the Buddhist sect that bears his name, is supposed to have had his hut. The first part of its name is derived from the founder's last name (Ishii), the second is an alternative reading of the characters for Nagakatsu, the founder's first name.A Guide to KamakuraChoshoji, accessed on January 31, 2008 Nichiren, Matsubagayatsu and Chōshō–ji Kamakura is known among Buddhists for having been during the 13th century the cradle of Nichiren Buddhism. Founder Nichiren wasn't a native: he was born in Awa Province, in today's Chiba Prefecture, but it was only natural for a preacher to come to Kamakura because at the time the city was the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
