Katsuō-ji
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Katsuō-ji is one in a grouping of Buddhist temples which are pilgrimage sites in the Kansai region.
History
The temple site was first named Miroku-ji in 765.[3]
The name "Katsuō-ji" was given by the Emperor Seiwa.[3]
In 1184, the temple was destroyed by fire, but it was re-built.[3]
Daruma
Daruma dolls are often returned to the temple and left somewhere on the grounds.[3]
Katsuō-ji Media
Photo taken by me at Katsuo-ji in October 2006. North of Osaka, Japan. Kannon and pagoda, seen on approach to the main temple building. W. R. Hogue
Photo of daruma dolls left at Katsuo-ji temple, north of Osaka, Japan. Taken and uploaded by W. R. Hogue.
References
- ↑ Murry, John et al. (1907). A handbook for travellers in Japan including the whole empire from Saghalien to Formosa, p. 367.
- ↑ Röpke, Ian Martin. (1999). Historical Dictionary of Osaka and Kyoto, p. 64.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Gautam, Neeraj. (2009). Buddha his life and teaching, p. 170[dead link].
Other websites
- Katsuō-ji website Archived 2015-12-21 at the Wayback Machine
Coordinates: 34°51′57″N 135°29′28″E / 34.865845°N 135.491056°E
