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Nishi Hongan-ji Temple
西本願寺 zh
Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. Head temple of Honganji-ha school
- Dated from 1591 CE
- Also called Nishi Honganji, Honpa Honganji, Nishihonganji
Overview
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Associated figures
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KōsaNamed as founder Japanese warrior monk
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