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Saiho-ji, Rinzai Zen, Buddhist temple.

Saiho-ji, Rinzai Zen, Buddhist temple, Kyoto, Japan. The temple, which is famed for its moss garden, is commonly referred to as "Koke-dera" was, primarily constructed to honor Amitabha. In 1994, Saiho-ji was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The main hall of the temple, known as Sairai-do was reconstructed in 1969. The paintings on the sliding doors are the work of Insho Domoto.
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Saiho-ji, Rinzai Zen, Buddhist temple.
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Saiho-ji, Rinzai Zen, Buddhist temple, Kyoto, Japan. The temple, which is famed for its moss garden, is commonly referred to as "Koke-dera" was, primarily constructed to honor Amitabha. In 1994, Saiho-ji was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The main hall of the temple, known as Sairai-do was reconstructed in 1969. The paintings on the sliding doors are the work of Insho Domoto.
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5100 x 3227 px | 47.1 MB
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43.2 x 27.3 cm | 17.0 x 10.8 in (300 dpi)