Hōrin-ji (Awa)

Gate leading to Hōrin-ji

Hōrin-ji (法輪寺) is a Kōya-san Shingon temple in Awa, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Temple 9 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage, the main image is of Parinirvana Shaka Nyorai. The temple is said to have been founded by Kōbō Daishi, who carved the image.[1][2][3]

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References

  1. ↑ Miyata, Taisen (2006). The 88 Temples of Shikoku Island, Japan. Koyasan Buddhist Temple, Los Angeles. p. 52.
  2. ↑ Miyazaki, Tateki (2004). Shikoku henro hitori aruki dōgyō-ninin. Matsuyama. p. 44.
  3. ↑ "Hōrinji". Awa City. Retrieved 24 April 2011.

Coordinates: 34°6′15.76″N 134°20′1.73″E / 34.1043778°N 134.3338139°E / 34.1043778; 134.3338139

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