Jikō-ji
| Jikō-ji (持光寺) | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Onomichi, Hiroshima |
| Country | Japan |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 834[1] |
Jikō-ji (持光寺) is a Buddhist temple in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture belonging to the Seizan Zenrin-ji of Jōdo-shū Buddhism.[2] Its principal image is a seated image of Amida Nyōrai. The temple houses a National Treasure, an 1153 Heian Period hanging scroll of Fugen Enmei (Samantabhadra).[1]
- Statues of the Four Heavenly Kings of Jikō-ji, Takasago, Hyōgo, Japan.
Jikoku-ten (east)
Zōjō-ten (south)
Kōmoku-ten (west)
Tamon-ten (north)
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "持光寺" [Jikō-ji] (in Japanese). Shichibutsu Meguri. Retrieved 2016-09-12.
- ^ "持光寺" [Jikō-ji] (in Japanese). Hiroshima Prefecture. 2014. Retrieved 2016-09-12.
Coordinates: 34°24′26″N 133°11′45″E / 34.40725°N 133.195806°E
Categories:
- Buddhist temples in Hiroshima Prefecture
- Jōdo-shū
- Pure Land temples
- Onomichi, Hiroshima