Hōnen-in
Buddhist temple in Kyoto
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Hōnen-in (法然院) is a Buddhist temple located in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, western Japan.
Honen-in is a single-estate temple located in Shikagaya, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. It was originally part of the Jodo sect, but became independent and is now a single religious corporation. Its official name is Zenkisan Honen-in Manmukyoji Temple. Another name for the temple is "Honzan Shishiya Honen-in". Currently, part of the temple is open to the public for regular lectures and concerts.
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