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{{Nihongo|'''Nison-in'''|二村院}} is a [[Tendai]] [[Buddhist]] temple complex in [[Ukyō-ku, Kyoto|Ukyō-ku]], a western [[ward]] in the city of [[Kyoto]], [[Japan]]. The temple's official name is ''Ogura-yama Nisonkyoin-Rendaiji.''<ref name="nisonin1">[http://yaccyann.sakura.ne.jp/nisonin/e.html Nisonin]</ref> The temple |
{{Nihongo|'''Nison-in'''|二村院}} is a [[Tendai]] [[Buddhist]] temple complex in [[Ukyō-ku, Kyoto|Ukyō-ku]], a western [[ward]] in the city of [[Kyoto]], [[Japan]]. The temple's official name is ''Ogura-yama Nisonkyoin-Rendaiji.''<ref name="nisonin1">[http://yaccyann.sakura.ne.jp/nisonin/e.html Nisonin]</ref> The temple is a popular destination during the Japanese maple viewing season (the ''momiji'' season).<ref name="asia1">AsiaRooms.com: [http://www.asiarooms.com/travel-guide/japan/kyoto/sightseeing-in-kyoto/nison-in-temple-kyoto.html Nisonin]</ref> |
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==Two revered images== |
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The temple derives its name from the fact that there are two main images here -- one statue of the founding Buddha and another statue of one who has reached enlightenment; or in short, ''Nison'' refers to these "two revered images."<ref>Kyoto City Tourism and Culture: [http://kaiwai.city.kyoto.jp/search/view_sight.php?ManageCode=1000187&InforKindCode=1 Nisonin-monzen]</ref> Both of these [[Heian period]] Buddhist statues are designated as [[Important Cultural Properties]].<ref name="asia1"/> |
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The name Nison-in derives from the temple's two principal image, Shaka Nyorai (called the "Gautama Buddha of Hakken" who sends out world's new- borns), and Amitabha Tathagata (called the "Amitabha of Raigei" who greets those who've passed away).<ref name="nisonin1"/> |
The name Nison-in derives from the temple's two principal image, Shaka Nyorai (called the "Gautama Buddha of Hakken" who sends out world's new- borns), and Amitabha Tathagata (called the "Amitabha of Raigei" who greets those who've passed away).<ref name="nisonin1"/> |
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==Karuta== |
==Karuta== |
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This location of the temple on [[Mount Ogura]]<ref>Although conventionally identified as "Mount Ogura," it is really little more than a hill.</ref> is said to have been the site of a villa belonging to [[Fujiwara no Teika]], the poet who compiled the anthology {{Nihongo|''One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets''|百人一首|''[[Hyakunin Isshu]]''}}. |
This location of the temple on [[Mount Ogura]]<ref>Although conventionally identified as "Mount Ogura," it is really little more than a hill.</ref> is said to have been the site of a villa belonging to [[Fujiwara no Teika]], the poet who compiled the anthology {{Nihongo|''One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets''|百人一首|''[[Hyakunin Isshu]]''}}. |
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Every year in May, the temple plays host to a re-enactment of a Heian-era literary card game played by women in period costume.<ref>Kyoto Travel Guide: [http://guides.travelchannel.com/kyoto/attractions/sightseeing/attractions-landmarks/129360.html Nisonin]</ref> |
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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
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Nison-in (二村院) is a Tendai Buddhist temple complex in Ukyō-ku, a western ward in the city of Kyoto, Japan. The temple's official name is Ogura-yama Nisonkyoin-Rendaiji.[1] The temple is a popular destination during the Japanese maple viewing season (the momiji season).[2]
Two revered images
The temple derives its name from the fact that there are two main images here -- one statue of the founding Buddha and another statue of one who has reached enlightenment; or in short, Nison refers to these "two revered images."[3] Both of these Heian period Buddhist statues are designated as Important Cultural Properties.[2]
The name Nison-in derives from the temple's two principal image, Shaka Nyorai (called the "Gautama Buddha of Hakken" who sends out world's new- borns), and Amitabha Tathagata (called the "Amitabha of Raigei" who greets those who've passed away).[1]
History
The temple was founded in AD 834 by Emperor Saga; and today it is part of the Enryaku-ji temple group. None of the original structures survived destruction during the Onin War (1467-1477).[1]
Nisonin is renowned for its ancient cemetery, which includes the graves of emperors and members of the aristocracy.[4]
Karuta
This location of the temple on Mount Ogura[5] is said to have been the site of a villa belonging to Fujiwara no Teika, the poet who compiled the anthology One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets (百人一首, Hyakunin Isshu).
Every year in May, the temple plays host to a re-enactment of a Heian-era literary card game played by women in period costume.[6]
Notes
- ^ a b c Nisonin
- ^ a b AsiaRooms.com: Nisonin
- ^ Kyoto City Tourism and Culture: Nisonin-monzen
- ^ Poppelreuter, Tanja and Gary Quigg. "Arashiyama on wheels," Kansai Scene Magazine. November 2006.
- ^ Although conventionally identified as "Mount Ogura," it is really little more than a hill.
- ^ Kyoto Travel Guide: Nisonin
References
- Poppelreuter, Tanja and Gary Quigg. "Arashiyama on wheels," Kansai Scene Magazine. November 2006.
See also
- Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto on January 3, when the “Ceremony of the first karuta play of the year” is held
External links
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