Tenryū-ji Temple
天龍寺 · 우쿄구
temple in Ukyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Tenryū-ji Temple2:13
Welcome to Tenryu-ji, the 'Temple of the Heavenly Dragon.' As we stand at the threshold of this vast complex, we are entering the primary temple of the Rinzai Zen sect in Kyoto and a designated UNESCO World Heritage site.…
Listen in the app2The Hojo and the Ancient Shaka Nyorai2:02
We are now approaching the Hojo, or the Main Hall. This building serves as the administrative and ceremonial center of the temple. …
Listen in the app3Sogenchi Pond: The Masterpiece of Muso Soseki1:51
Step out onto the viewing platform and behold the Sogenchi Pond Garden. This is the first site in Japan to be designated as a 'Special Place of Scenic Beauty' by the government. …
Listen in the app4The Dharma Hall and the Cloud Dragon1:44
We now move toward the 'Hodo', or Dharma Hall. This is the building where the abbot delivers his sermons and where important rituals take place. …
Listen in the app5Shojin Ryori: The Art of Zen Gastronomy at Shigetsu1:46
Within the temple precinct, you will find Shigetsu, a restaurant specializing in 'shojin ryori'. This is the traditional vegetarian cuisine of Zen Buddhist monks, introduced from China during the Kamakura period. …
Listen in the app6The North Gate and the Transition to the Bamboo Grove1:37
As we walk toward the rear of the temple grounds, we climb a gentle slope toward the North Gate. This area of the garden is less formal than the Sogenchi Pond area, featuring a variety of seasonal flowers and trees, including the…
Listen in the app7Closing1:30
Our journey through Tenryu-ji concludes here. We have seen how a place born of political guilt and the fear of a vengeful spirit became one of the world's most enduring centers of peace and aesthetic beauty. …
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What is Tenryū-ji Temple?
Tenryū-ji Temple is a place in 우쿄구 with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 우쿄구 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Total length | 12 min 43 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.0160, 135.6738 |
| Last updated |
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