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Hōrin-ji (Awa)

Hōrin-ji (法輪寺) is a Kōya-san Shingon temple in Awa, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Temple 9 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage, the main image is of Parinirvana Shaka Nyorai. The temple is said to have been founded by Kōbō Daishi, who carved the image.[1][2][3]

Gate leading to Hōrin-ji

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References edit

  1. ^ Miyata, Taisen (2006). The 88 Temples of Shikoku Island, Japan. Koyasan Buddhist Temple, Los Angeles. p. 52.
  2. ^ Miyazaki, Tateki (2004). Shikoku henro hitori aruki dōgyō-ninin. Matsuyama. p. 44.
  3. ^ "Hōrinji". Awa City. Archived from the original on 25 May 2010. Retrieved 24 April 2011.

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