Ishiyama-dera
Ishiyama-dera (石山寺, lit. "Stony Mountain Temple") is a Shingon temple in Ōtsu in Japan's Shiga Prefecture. This temple is the thirteenth of the Kansai Kannon Pilgrimage.
History
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It was constructed around 762 CE, and is said to have been founded by Rōben. The temple contains a number of cultural assets. According to literature available at the temple complex, the guardian carvings at Sanmon/Todaimon are by Tankei and Unkei. Allegedly, Murasaki Shikibu began writing The Tale of Genji at Ishiyama-dera during a full moon night in August 1004. In commemoration, the temple maintains a Genji room featuring a life-size figure of Lady Murasaki and displays a statue in her honor.[1]
The temple features in one of the Eight Views of Omi, originally drawn by Hiroshige. The print featuring the temple is called "The autumn moon at Ishiyama" (石山の秋月).
See also
- Glossary of Japanese Buddhism - For an explanation of the terms on Japanese Buddhism, Japanese Buddhist art, and Japanese Buddhist temple architecture.
- List of National Treasures of Japan (temples)
- List of National Treasures of Japan (ancient documents)
- List of National Treasures of Japan (writings)
References
- ^ "Ishiyama-dera Temple". Taleofgenji.org. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
Sources
- Kōjien, 5th edition
External links
Media related to Ishiyamadera at Wikimedia Commons