Kaidan-in

For the temple in Nara, see Tōdai-ji.
Main Hall
Vairocana

Kaidan-in (戒壇院) is a Rinzai temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1] It was founded by Ganjin in 761.[1][2] Together with Tōdai-ji in Nara and Yakushi-ji in Tochigi Prefecture, it was one of Japan's three official ordination halls during the Nara period.

History

Kaidan-in was first built in 761;[1] the present hall dates to the 17th century. Originally part of Kanzeon-ji, it later came to be administered separately.

Treasures

The seated statue of Rushana Buddha (毘盧遮那仏), from the late Heian period, is located in Kaidan-in's worship hall. Rushana is a form of the cosmic Buddha, Dainichi (Vairocana).[2] The deity was introduced in the Nara period. It is important cultural properties designated by the government.

See also

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References

  1. ^ a b c "Kaidan-in | Kyūshū, Japan | Attractions". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
  2. ^ a b "Kaidan-in Temple". Dazaifu City. Retrieved 2025-11-30.

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