Chionin Temple

Chionin is the head temple of the Jodo (Pure Land) sect of Japanese Buddhism. The Jodo sect was founded by Honen in the year 1175, and due to its relatively simple teachings, attracted large numbers of followers among the commoners and remains one of the largest Buddhist sects today.

Photo 95, 1987

Chionin Temple

Garden in Chionin Temple complex

Photo 97, 1987

Chionin Temple

Photo 44, 1987