Nagaoji
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| Nagaoji | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Tendai |
| Deity | Avalokiteśvara |
| Location | |
| Location | Sansuki |
| Country | Japan |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Gyōki |
| Completed | 739 |
Nagaoji (長尾寺) is a Tendai Buddhist temple in Japan. It is the 87th site of the Shikoku Pilgrimage.[1]
History[edit]
The history starts in 739 when Gyōki visited the site during his journeys around Shikoku. Kūkai conducted rituals there before going to China.[1]
After returning from China, Kūkai visited the site and had the temple ground expanded, the ancient halls of the temple were destroyed in a fire and a war during the Tenshō era.[1][2]
After the Meiji Restoration, the grounds were used for schools, a police station and country offices.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Nagaoji Temple". Kagawa Culture Compass. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ a b "Temple 87, Nagaoji". Tourism Shokoku. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
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