Gazing upon the Dharma Hall, one can almost hear the echoes of ancient sermons. The Dharma Hall at Tenryu-ji Temple in Kyoto has a rich history. It is a place where the teachings of Buddha were once expounded to assembled monks. The Dharma Hall, like many structures at Tenryu-ji, fell victim to a devastating fire in 1864. This fire occurred during the tumultuous period preceding the fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate. After the Meiji Restoration in 1868, the temple’s large Meditation Hall was relocated from Yu’un-an. It then served as the new Dharma Hall. A plaque above the entrance, reading “Senbutsujo” (Zen Meditation Hall), commemorates this transition. The Dharma Hall’s ceiling now boasts a magnificent cloud dragon painting. This artwork, created by Kayama Matazo in 1997, replaced an earlier dragon painting by Suzuki Shonen. This renovation marked the 650th anniversary of Muso Soseki’s death. Muso Soseki was the founder of Tenryu-ji. Inside the Dharma Hall, statues and images hold significant meaning. Images of Shakyamuni Buddha and his disciples, Manjusri and Samantabhadra, grace the altar. At the back, statues of Muso Soseki and Ashikaga Takauji stand as testaments to the temple’s origins. Ashikaga Takauji was the founding patron of Tenryu-ji. Memorial tablets honor Emperor Kogon and successive abbots. The Dharma Hall at Tenryu-ji continues to serve as a space for important ceremonies. It stands as a reminder of the enduring legacy of Zen Buddhism in Kyoto.
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