Eigen-ji
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Eigen-ji (永源寺) is a Buddhist temple in the Eigenji-Takano neighborhood of the city of Higashiōmi, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It is the head temple of one of the 14 autonomous branches of the Rinzai school of Japanese Zen
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Eigen-ji | |
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永源寺 | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Buddhist |
Deity | Yotsugi Kanzeon Bosatsu (Avalokiteśvara of prosperity to descendants) |
Rite | Rinzai school |
Status | Head Temple |
Location | |
Location | 41 Eigenjitakano-chō, Higashiōmi-shi, Shiga Prefecture |
Country | Japan |
Geographic coordinates | 35°04′50″N 136°19′12″E |
Architecture | |
Founder | Sasaki Ujiyori and Jakushitsu Genkō |
Completed | 1361 |
Website | |
Official website |
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