阿弥陀堂
阿弥陀堂は、隣の御影堂に比べてやや小さいが、装飾性が高く、内陣も広い。これは、浄土真宗の中心的存在である阿弥陀如来の像を安置し、仏教の究極の目的である浄土の輝きと安楽さを表現するためのものである。
現在の阿弥陀堂は、1864年に東本願寺の他の建物とともに焼失した後、1895年に完成したものである。入母屋造りの大屋根を、浄土真宗の信者が15年かけて京都に運んだ巨木の丸柱が支えている。毎日午前7時から行われる朝のお勤めに参加することができる。
Title Amida Hall
- Kyoto
- Topic(s)：
- Historic Sites/Castle Ruins Shrines/Temples/Churches Activities
- Medium/Media of Use：
- Interpretive Sign
- Text Length：
- ≤250 Words
- FY Prepared：
- 2021
- Associated Tourism Board：
- Shinshū Ōtani-ha
- Associated Address：
- 754, Tokiwacho, Karasumadoorishichijouagaru, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto-shi , Kyoto
English
Amida Hall
Although the Amida Hall is somewhat smaller than the neighboring Founder’s Hall, it is more ornate and has a larger inner sanctum (naijin). These characteristics reflect the dual purposes of the building: to enshrine a statue of Amida Buddha, the central deity in Jodo Shinshu (True Pure Land) Buddhism, and to represent the brilliance and contentment of the Pure Land, the paradise that represents perfect enlightenment—the ultimate goal to which Buddhists aspire.
The current Amida Hall was completed in 1895, replacing the previous hall, which had burned down in 1864 along with the rest of the temple complex. The building’s wide-sweeping hip-and-gable roof is supported by rounded pillars fashioned out of giant trees. These were procured throughout Japan during the 15 years it took to rebuild the temple and transported to Kyoto by followers of Jodo Shinshu. Visitors are welcome to attend the morning ceremony held in the hall daily from 7:00 a.m.
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