Koryuji, ou Uzumasadera.

Construção do príncipe Shotoku do ano 603, em Kyoto, atualmente administrado pela seita budista Shingon.

Lá está entronizada  a estátua de madeira de Miroku Bosatsu, do periodo Asuka (552-645), o tesouro nacional nº 1 do Japão.

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Leia o que diz o folheto em inglês, distribuido na entrada:

   "Koryuji Temple, better know as Usumasadera, belongs to the Shingon sect of Buddhism. It is said to have been constructed by Prince Shotoku in 603 A.D.

    Its Lecture Hall wich was erected in 1165 is the oldest structure in Kyoto. In it is installed an 8 ft. (~2,40 m) high image of Amida-Nyorai.

    The Taishido Hall behind the Lecture Hall contains a wooden statue wich is likeness of Prince Shotoku (573-621) carved by himself at the age of 33. The present building dates from 1720.

    In the northwest corner of the compound is the Keiguin, built in 1251 and popularly called the Hakkakudo. It contains an image of the prince at the age of 16, a statue of Nyoirin-Kannon and an image of Amida Nyorai. The Keiguin is a one-storied octogonal structure with each side measuring 7,5 ft. and is roofed with Japanese cypress bark. It is an object of great historical interest.

    In the new Reihokan (treasure museum) at the back of the Taishido various Buddhist images of priceless value are exhibited. They include one famous wooden statue of Miroku-Bosatsu dating from Asuka period (552-645). It has been designated as a "National Treasure"."

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