2012년 5월 15일 화요일

Kaidan-in Temple (戒壇院), Dazaifu, Fukuoka

=Summery=

Kaidan-in is a Rinzai temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture. It was founded by Ganjin in 761.
Together with Tōdai-ji in Nara and Yakushi-ji in Tochigi Prefecture, it was one of Japan's three official ordination halls during the Nara period.

=History=

Kaidan-in was first built in 761; the present hall dates to the 17th century. Originally part of Kanzeon-ji, it later came to be administered separately.
At the entrance

Main Hall

A drum tower

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