Shinshōgokuraku-ji (真正極楽寺) or Shinnyo-dō (真如堂) is a Buddhist Tendai temple in Kyoto. It was established in 984 AD by the monk Kaisan, who was originally from Enryaku-ji. The word gokuraku in its name refers to Sukhāvatī, the Pure Land of the West.
| Shinshōgokuraku-ji | |
|---|---|
真正極楽寺 | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Tendai |
| Deity | Amitābha |
| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Geographic coordinates | 35°01′19″N 135°47′26″E / 35.021894°N 135.790417°E |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Kaisan |
| Date established | 984 AD |
| Website | |
| shin-nyo-do | |
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