, more commonly , is a Japanese temple in 4-16-23, Mita, Minato, Tokyo (on the
Tsuki no Misaki). Its religious sect and principal image are
Pure Land Buddhism
Pure Land Buddhism (; ja, 浄土仏教, translit=Jōdo bukkyō; , also referred to as Amidism in English,) is a broad branch of Mahayana Buddhism focused on achieving rebirth in a Buddha's Buddha-field or Pure Land. It is one of the most wid ...
and
Amitābha
Amitābha ( sa, अमिताभ, IPA: ), also known as Amitāyus, is the primary Buddha of Pure Land Buddhism. In Vajrayana Buddhism, he is known for his longevity, discernment, pure perception, purification of aggregates, and deep awaren ...
respectively.
This is a 26th the place where can get the green paper of Edo thirty three Kannon hallow ground. Green Paper's principal image is .
History
''Meiwa'' 7 (1621) St. ''Munen'' found this. ''Ansei'' 6 (1856), it was the France consulate general and two years after became legation. Now, the monument of the first remains of the France minister government residence stands in the precincts of a temple.
Geography
This is located on the sea side of the ''
Tsuki no Misaki'' highland, and next to ''
Kamezuka Kohen''. During the ''Edo'' period, people were able to see the unparalleled view toward the Edo bay from there. This temple is located in the former site of the of the Takeshiba tradition.
See also
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France–Japan relations (19th century)
The development of France-Japan relations in the 19th century coincided with Japan's opening to the Western world, following two centuries of seclusion under the "Sakoku" system and France's expansionist policy in Asia. The two countries became ve ...
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Buddhist temples in Tokyo
Buildings and structures in Minato, Tokyo
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