Ensoji Temple

An abandoned temple in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City. Built by Emperor Gosanjo in 1070 (Enkyu 2), it was originally called Enmyoji, but changed its name to Ensuji the following year. Along with the Hosshoji Daijo-e, the Hokke-e and Saisho-e, which were known as the three Tendai assemblies, were held here, and it flourished as one of the Shien-ji temples along with Engyo-ji, Enjo-ji, and Enyuji.

[Takaaki Wakabayashi]

Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend

京都市右京区にあった廃寺。1070年（延久2）後三条(ごさんじょう)天皇により建立され、初め円明寺(えんみょうじ)と称したが、翌年円宗寺と改めた。法勝寺(ほっしょうじ)大乗会(だいじょうえ)とあわせて天台の三会といわれた法華会(ほっけえ)、最勝会(さいしょうえ)が行われ、円教寺、円乗寺、円融寺とともに四円寺(しえんじ)とよばれて栄えた。

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