Sanko-ji, Buddhist temple in Ōharano, Nishikyō-ku, Japan.
Sanko-ji is a Buddhist temple in western Kyoto featuring traditional architecture, sacred statues, and expansive gardens throughout its grounds. The complex holds approximately 200 cherry trees of different varieties that define the landscape.
The temple was founded in 1074, growing from a thatched hut called Ojo-in where monk Genzan resided during the Chogen period. These humble origins shaped the spiritual character of the place.
The temple participates in the Kyoto Rakusai Kannon Pilgrimage route and visitors can experience the practice of Fudan nenbutsu, a continuous Buddhist chanting tradition that continues throughout the day.
The temple is located in Nishikyō-ku and easily accessible for those wishing to explore the grounds. The wide pathways through the gardens allow for a comfortable visit for people with varying mobility needs.
The temple houses the Nyoho Butsugen Mandala as its principal image and contains a worn statue of Binzuru that visitors touch seeking healing. The smooth, polished surface of this figure shows centuries of devotion and pilgrim faith.
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