Manpuku-ji
Title
Manpuku-ji
Publisher
Lawrence Technological University
Date Created
November 20, 2015
Alternative Title or Name
Somon
Creator2
O’Connor, Thomas (photograph)
Work Type
Single Built Works
Date
May, 1972
Work Location
Japan (nation)
Kyoto (inhabited place)
Style/Period
Ming
Subject
temples (buildings)
gates
Zen (Japanese Buddhism)
Description
View of the gate at Manpuku-Ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan. "Manpuku-ji is the head temple of the Obaku School, one of the three Zen sects of Japan. The temple was established by Chinese Zen master Yinyuan in 1661 during the early Edo period (1603-1868). It was built by introducing the architectural style of Ming dynasty of China and enshrines Buddhist images made by Chinese Buddhist sculptors ... Somon (main gate,) Tennoden (Heavenly king's hall,) Daiyuhoden (main hall) and Hatto (lecture hall) lie on a straight line while other buildings such as Zendo and Saido are arranged symmetrically in the vast grounds,"--from Japan: the Official Guide website.
Material/Medium
wood (plant material)
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Copyright Statement
©2013 Lawrence Technological University. These images may be used for personal or educational purposes. They are not available for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of LTU.
ID Number
LTU-TOJ-1284
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