Friday, April 10, 2015

Shitennō-ji Temple in Osaka, Japan!

The Shitennō-ji Temple is a buddhist temple in Osaka, Japan. It was the first buddhist and oldest officially administered temple in Japan. The temples were built centuries ago so most are rebuilt. This temple was founded 593 by Prince Shōtoku, who was in his teens at that time. He was known for his Buddhist faith even though Buddhism wasn't widespread in Japan. 

The Shitennō represents four heavily kings. Prince Shōtoku constructed to respect them had four organizations, each to help the Japanese achieve a more elevated amount of development. This Shika-in (Four Institutions) was centered on the seven-building garan. Included a Kyōden-in (Institution of Religion and Education), a Hiden-in (welfare Institution), a Ryōbyō-in (hospital), and a Seiyaku-in(pharmacy) to provide essential care to the people of Japan.

By: Jeida Parkinson 

Source: Wikipedia. 

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