Mii-dera

Mii -dera (Japanese三井 寺, literally " Three Sources Temple ", also御 井 寺, literally " Honorable source (s ) temple " ) is the common name of a Buddhist temple at the foot of Mount Hiei outside the city Otsu Cities in Shiga Prefecture in Japan. His correct name is Onjo -ji (园 城 寺, "Garden Palace Temple "). It is located in Otsu Cities in close proximity to Kyoto and Lake Biwa. He is the head temple of the Tendai sect Jimon. Together with its sister temple Enryaku -ji, he is one of the four largest temples in Japan. 40 named buildings make up the Mii -dera temple complex.

Famous is almost 2 m high and dating from the 8th century Benkei bell to the many legends. It takes its name from the famous legend associated with it: the strong Benkei, who had carried off the great bell, but then took them from her whining moved in repentance. " The evening bell of the Miidera " genört to the Eight Views of Lake Biwa, the present, however, only comes from the year 1602.

On the grounds of a temple side is the grave of Ernest Fenollosa, who had taken care of in the Meiji period to the preservation of Japanese art treasures.

The temple and its warrior monks ( Sohei ) played an important role in the Battle of Uji ( 1180) and he was burned at the Battle of the Taira in the port.

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