Enryaku-ji Temple
延暦寺 · Sakamotohonmachi
Buddhist temple in Shiga Prefecture, Japan
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:00
Welcome to Mount Hiei, the sacred site of Enryaku-ji Temple. Standing at an elevation of eight hundred and forty-eight meters, this mountain has been the spiritual guardian of Kyoto for over twelve hundred years. …
Listen in the app2The Eastern Area (Todo) and Kompon-chu-do1:50
We begin in the Todo area, the birthplace and central administrative hub of Enryaku-ji. The most important structure here is the Kompon-chu-do, the temple's National Treasure-designated Main Hall. …
Listen in the app3Monju-ro Gate and the Path of Wisdom1:29
Standing on a steep hill overlooking the Kompon-chu-do is the Monju-ro, the main gate to the Eastern Area. This two-story gate is dedicated to Monju Bosatsu, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom. …
Listen in the app4The Daiko-do (Great Lecture Hall)1:37
The Daiko-do, or Great Lecture Hall, is another cornerstone of the Eastern Area. This large, imposing building is where monks gather for study, debate, and major ceremonies. …
Listen in the app5The Western Area (Saito) and Ninai-do1:38
A pleasant twenty-minute walk through the cedar forest brings us to the Saito, or Western Area. This part of the temple is generally quieter and more secluded than the Todo, offering a more intimate connection with the mountain's…
Listen in the app6The Kaidan-in (Ordination Hall)1:34
The Kaidan-in is perhaps the most spiritually significant building for the monks of the Tendai sect. This is the Ordination Hall, where new monks take their vows and officially become members of the Buddhist clergy. …
Listen in the app7Hieizan Cable Car and Lake Biwa Views1:36
To reach the summit of Mount Hiei or to depart, many visitors utilize the Sakamoto Cable Car, the longest cable car line in Japan. The ride offers spectacular views that change dramatically with the seasons. …
Listen in the app8Final Reflections1:32
As our tour of Enryaku-ji Temple concludes, let the silence of Mount Hiei sink in. This mountain has witnessed the rise and fall of shoguns, the birth of new religious movements, and the relentless pursuit of enlightenment by…
Listen in the app9Closing1:09
Our journey through the halls and forests of Enryaku-ji comes to an end. From the eternal flame of the Todo to the meditative paths of the Saito, we have touched upon the very soul of Japanese Buddhism. …
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What is Enryaku-ji Temple?
Enryaku-ji Temple is a place in Sakamotohonmachi with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Sakamotohonmachi |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 14 min 25 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.0706, 135.8411 |
| Last updated |
