Tōrin-in (Naruto)

Tōrin-in Daishi-dō

Tōrin-in (東林院), also known as Takamine-Daishi (種蒔大師), is a temple in Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. It is the oku-no-in of Ryōzen-ji, Temple 1 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. Said to have been founded by Gyōki, the main image is of Yakushi Nyorai.[1] It is Temple 1 on the Shinshikoku Mandala Reijō.[2][3] A Heian period seated wooden statue of Miroku Bosatsu has been designated an Important Cultural Property.[4]

See also

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References

  1. ^ Miyazaki, Tateki (2004). Shikoku henro hitori aruki dōgyō-ninin. Matsuyama. p. 42.
  2. ^ "Otani". Naruto Kankō. Archived from the original on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
  3. ^ "Hachiyōzan Tōrinin". Tokushima Travel. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
  4. ^ "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 24 April 2011.

34°09′41″N 134°32′10″E / 34.16139°N 134.53611°E / 34.16139; 134.53611


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