Eihō-ji
| Eihō-ji 永保寺 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Basic information | |
| Location |
1-40 Kokeizan-chō Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture |
| Affiliation | Rinzai school |
| Country | Japan |
| Architectural description | |
| Completed | 1313 |
Eihō-ji (永保寺) is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple located in northern Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Eihō-ji was established in 1313 by the Nanzen-ji branch of Rinzai Zen Buddhism. The temple grounds are home to a number of zazen trainees, and the temple holds regular zazen sessions open to the general public. In addition to two buildings listed as National Treasures, the grounds include a pond, bridge and waterfall, and a traditional Zen garden.
On September 10, 2003, one of the main living quarters was destroyed by a fire. After a fundraising campaign run by the residents of Tajimi, the restoration was completed on August 29, 2007.
See also
- For an explanation of terms concerning Japanese Buddhism, Japanese Buddhist art, and Japanese Buddhist temple architecture, see the Glossary of Japanese Buddhism.
External links
35°20′48″N 137°07′49″E / 35.34676944°N 137.1302389°ECoordinates: 35°20′48″N 137°07′49″E / 35.34676944°N 137.1302389°E