GangÅ-ji
The gango -ji (Japanese元 兴 寺) is considered the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan. He is now in the city of Nara.
History
The gango -ji, whose original name Hoko -ji (法 兴 寺) was, was of 593-6 on behalf of Soga no Umakos built. At this time he was also named Asuka- dera because. Asuka (district Takichi, Yamato ) the ancient capital territory located (飞鸟 寺, 34 ° 28 ' 43 "N, 135 ° 49' 13" O34.47865135.82017777778 ) Together with the Yakushi -ji, he was transferred 716-8 at the behest of Emperor Gensho after Heijo - kyō ( Nara ). This was called ( " original gango -ji " ) there Shin- gango -ji ( "New gango -ji " ) and the old Hon - gango -ji. 605/6, the 16 -Ellen - Shaka - Buddha were (one copper, the other an embroidered figure) completed for the king Yeongyang Goguryeo 300 Ryo " yellow metal " was donated and were set up as Honzon (main picture of grace ) in the Kondō. The temple is one of the seven major temples of Nara. 20 years later Sanron was spread by the first time.
780 Pagoda and Kondō went up in flames, 887 ( Ninna 3rd year) burned the temple down again, but was rebuilt. In essence remained the Hon - gango -ji the Asuka Daibutsu ( Great Buddha). During the Nara period, and shortly afterwards made the Shin- gango -ji a lot of talk, so great was the number of his buildings. Today only the Kannon Hall is preserved and the more precious, declared to state treasures statues of the 11-member Kannon (standing ) and the Yakushi ( Medicine Buddha ).
He is part of a number of temples, shrines and palaces in Nara, which has declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The complex of gango -ji consists of three historic sites. The Gokurakubo, a well- maintained building, is one of them. This, the aforementioned statues and the Zen room, are national cultural property of Japan.