Chishaku-in

Chishaku-in
智積院
Main hall of Chishaku-in
Religion
AffiliationBuddhist
SectShingon-shū Chizan-ha
Location
LocationHigashiyama-ku, Kyoto
CountryJapan
Chishaku-in is located in Japan
Chishaku-in
Shown within Japan
Geographic coordinates34°59′17″N 135°46′35″E / 34.9881°N 135.7764°E / 34.9881; 135.7764
Architecture
Date established1601
Website
Official website

Garden

Chishaku-in (智積院) is a Buddhist temple in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It is affiliated with Shingon-shū Chizan-ha Buddhism. It was established in 1601.

The temple has a historic garden that was said to be a favourite of Sen no Rikyū.[1]

The Nihonga artist Inshō Dōmoto received a commission from the monastery to paint new sliding doors facing the famous garden. "Ladies at Tea" from 1958 shows a more western-style painting of two women enjoying tea. The left side is a woman in kimono, while the lady to the right is in western dress. The four sliding doors were a departure from the traditional style.[1][2]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Chishaku-in: A Kyoto garden of deep repose". 29 March 2014.
  2. ^ "Insho Domoto: The Pulsing Heart of Artistic Innovation - Core Kyoto - TV - NHK WORLD - English". Archived from the original on 4 July 2016. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
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