Isshin-ji, Buddhist temple in Osaka, Japan
The temple grounds contain multiple halls and structures, including the Sanzen Butsudō building constructed in 2002 with modern architectural elements of steel and glass.
Founded in 1185 by Buddhist leader Hōnen, Isshin-ji served as a military camp for Tokugawa Ieyasu during the Siege of Osaka Castle in 1614.
The temple creates special Buddha statues called okotsu butsu by mixing human ashes with resin, incorporating remains of thousands of individuals into each sculpture.
Visitors can participate in religious ceremonies, weddings, and theatrical productions throughout the year in the main hall of the temple complex.
The Sanzen Butsudō features what is reported as the largest tempera mural in the world, displaying images of Amida, Kannon, and Seishi deities.
Location: Ōsaka
Inception: 1185
Founders: Hōnen
Part of: The Twenty-Fifth Reikyo of Dharan Shonin, 大阪新四十八願所
Address: 543-0062 大阪市天王寺区逢阪2丁目8-69
Website: https://isshinji.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.65306,135.51083
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:57
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