Zuiryū-ji, Soto Zen Buddhist temple in Takaoka, Japan
Description
Zuiryū-ji is a Sōtō Zen Buddhist temple in Takaoka, a city in Toyama Prefecture on the western coast of Japan. The complex follows a plan with covered corridors linking the main gate, Buddha hall, and lecture hall to form a symmetrical rectangle.
History
Maeda Toshinaga, the second lord of Kaga Domain, founded this site in 1613 as his memorial. His brother Toshitsune continued construction until 1663, expanding the grounds to their current form.
Culture
The name translates roughly as
Practical
The grounds sit between Takaoka and Shin-Takaoka stations and open daily from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Admission costs 500 yen per person, with reduced rates for children and students.
Did you know?
Near the washrooms stand figures of Ususama Myō-ō, a deity representing purification and cleanliness in Buddhist tradition. This placement follows an old practice found in many Zen temples.
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