Daianji Temple

Japanese: 大安寺 - だいあんじ

A temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect (formerly the Sanron sect) located in Daian-ji, Nara City. The principal image is the Eleven-Headed Kannon Bodhisattva. It is also called Nandai-ji or O-tera. It began as Baekje Dai-ji Temple, built on the banks of the Baekje River in 639, and in 674 was moved to the current Asuka village and called Takechi Dai-ji Temple. A nine-story pagoda was built and the name was changed to Daikan O-tera. It was moved to Heijo-kyo in 717, and remodeled by the monk Doji in 729 as Daian-ji Temple. It is one of the Seven Great Temples of Nara. It was given special protection by Emperor Shomu, but fell into decline due to frequent fires, and today only one hall remains. The former grounds of Daian-ji Temple (historic site) are the ruins. Several Buddhist statues known as Daian-ji style from the end of the Tenpyo period are preserved here.
→ Related topics Lucky items | Lucky temples and shrines | Taian [town] | Daikandaiji Temple

Source : Heibonsha Encyclopedia About MyPedia Information

Japanese:

奈良市大安寺にある高野山真言宗（古くは三論宗）の寺。本尊十一面観音。南大寺，大寺(おおてら)とも。639年百済河畔に建立された百済大寺に始まり，674年現在の明日香(あすか)村に移して高市(たけち)大寺と称し，九重塔を建て大官大寺(だいかんおおてら)と改称。717年平城京に移し，729年僧道慈が改造して大安寺とした。南都七大寺の一つ。聖武天皇により特別の保護を加えられたが，たびたびの火災で衰え，現在は１堂を残す。大安寺旧境内（史跡）はその遺跡。天平末期の大安寺様と呼ばれる仏像数体が伝わる。
→関連項目縁起物｜寺社縁起｜大安［町］｜大官大寺

出典　株式会社平凡社百科事典マイペディアについて　情報

<<: Oyasumi-dono

>>: Daan [town] - Daian