Dōju-in, Buddhist temple in Higashiyama-ku, Japan
Dōju-in is a Buddhist temple built with traditional wooden structures and quiet gardens situated within the larger Tofuku-ji Complex. The site holds a major sculptured figure and provides visitors with spaces for meditation and worship among its historic buildings.
The temple occupies the site of a former hall built in 1006 to mark a personal milestone in the life of an important nobleman. This construction reflects the connection between religious practice and private devotion in medieval Japanese aristocratic culture.
The seated Fudo Myo'o statue here is recognized as an Important Cultural Property and draws visitors interested in Buddhist sculpture and religious art. The figure holds spiritual meaning for many who come to offer prayers and reflect within the temple grounds.
You can walk through the temple grounds to see traditional wooden buildings and arranged gardens designed for contemplation. Early each year the reception area distributes household protection amulets that many visitors take home with them.
The Fudo Myo'o statue carries multiple names all derived from a special character that appeared in a dream and held personal meaning. These name variations tell a story of how spiritual experiences shaped the naming and understanding of the artwork over time.
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