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Ankoku-ji (Kitakyushu)
is a kind of Buddhist temple. Ankoku-ji may mean "Temple for National Pacification". There are numerous Ankoku-ji throughout Japan and the world. The ''Ankoku-ji'' system was developed under the Ashikaga shogunate, as part of its stabilizing the country. The Fudoin Temple within Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, for example, was built by '' Shōgun'' Takauji Ashikaga as one of 60 Ankoku-ji temples which were constructed in all provinces across Japan, in the 14th century. Specific ones in Japan include: * Ankoku-ji (Aichi), located in Kōta, Aichi Prefecture * Ankoku-ji (Aira), located in Aira, Kagoshima Prefecture * Ankoku-ji (Ayabe), located in Ayabe, Kyoto Prefecture * Ankoku-ji (Azumino), located in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture * Ankoku-ji (Chinoshi), located in Chino, Nagano Prefecture * Fudoin Temple in Higashi-Ku, Ushita-shinmachi, Hiroshima. * Ankoku-ji (Fukuoka), located in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture * Ankoku-ji (Fukuyama), located in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture * ...
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Buddhist Temple
A Buddhist temple or Buddhist monastery is the place of worship for Buddhists, the followers of Buddhism. They include the structures called vihara, chaitya, stupa, wat and pagoda in different regions and languages. Temples in Buddhism represent the pure land or pure environment of a Buddha. Traditional Buddhist temples are designed to inspire inner and outer peace. Architecture Its architecture and structure varies from region to region. Usually, the temple consists not only of its buildings, but also the surrounding environment. The Buddhist temples are designed to symbolize five elements: fire, air, water, earth and wisdom. India The design of temples in India was influenced by the idea of a place of worship as a representation of the universe. For Buddhist temple complexes one tall temple is often centrally located and surrounded by smaller temples and walls. This center surrounded by oceans, lesser mountains and a huge wall. A Chaitya, Chaitya hall or Chaitya-griha ...
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