Reikokuji Temple

Japanese: 霊谷寺 - れいこくじ

A temple in Nanjing , Jiangsu Province, China. ◇Originally built by Emperor Wu of the Liang Dynasty and called Kaishan Temple, it was founded in 1381. The temple and tower were later moved to this site from the southern foot of Zhongshan Mountain and renamed Linggu Temple. It was built using a construction method in which bricks are stacked in an arch shape, without using a single beam, so it is also known as the "Beamless Hall." Within the grounds are the Pine Wind Pavilion and Linggu Pagoda, which is also the symbol of the temple.

Source: Kodansha World Tourist Attractions Encyclopedia Information

Japanese:

中国の江蘇(こうそ)省南京(ナンキン)にある寺院。◇そもそもは梁の武帝が建立し、「開善寺」と呼ばれていた寺院で、1381年に創建された。その後、鐘山南麓から寺と塔をこの地に移転し、名称も「霊谷寺」と改称。レンガをアーチ型に積み重ねる建築法で、梁を1本も使わずに建造されたため、「無梁殿」とも呼ばれる。敷地内には松風閣や霊谷搭があり、霊谷搭はこの寺院のシンボルでもある。

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