Hōnen-in Temple
Japanese name：
法然院
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Main Image Amida Nyorai Category Nyorai (Tathagata)
Impression TagsStillnessPeacefulnessDepth
DescriptionThe Main Hall of Hōnen-in enshrines a seated Amida Nyorai as its principal image. The interior is normally closed, but visitors may pay their respects from the veranda. Beyond the thatched gate and the paired Byakusadan terraces of white sand, which symbolize purification before entering sacred ground, the temple opens into a quiet place of nenbutsu devotion. Its restrained beauty conveys the gentle peace and depth of faith in Amida.
Basic Information
Spot ID
164
Temple / Site
Hōnen-in Temple
Visiting Area
Main Hall
Type
Temple
Visiting Status
Inside the Main Hall is normally closed; worship is possible from the veranda
Address
Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
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