Sōrin-ji, Buddhist temple in Higashiyama-ku, Japan.
Located in the Shimogawara district of Kyoto, Sōrin-ji temple features traditional wooden structures with curved roofs and complex bracket systems supporting extended eaves.
Founded in 805 by Buddhist monk Saichō, who established the Tendai school of Buddhism in Japan and laid the foundation for this religious institution.
The temple holds significance as part of the Kyoto Twelve Yakushi Pilgrimage, where people visit different temples dedicated to the Buddha of Healing.
The temple grounds contain a purification fountain near the entrance where visitors perform cleansing rituals before entering the sacred spaces.
The temple houses precious Buddhist artifacts and statues, including images of Yakushi Nyorai, which visitors encounter while exploring the temple complex.
Location: Higashiyama-ku
Inception: 805
Founders: Saichō
Part of: 12 sites sacrés Yakushi de Kyoto
Website: https://sourinji.com
GPS coordinates: 35.00231,135.78169
Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:43
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