Buddhist Tales and Treasures "Zen Monogatari II: Women and Buddhism" / Shokokuji Jotenkaku Art Museum

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2023.6.11

Buddhist Tales and Treasures from Zen Temples II: Women and Buddhism" / Shokokuji Jotenkaku Art Museum, Shokokuji, Tokyo

Sunday, May 28, 2023 - Sunday, July 16, 2023
10:00-17:00 (Last admission/16:30)
Shokokuji Jotenkaku Museum

The "Zen Temple Traditions II: Women and Buddhism" is being held at the Shokokuji Jotenkaku Art Museum until July 16, 2023 (Sun.).
In commemoration of the 800th anniversary of the birth of Mugei Nyodai Nun (1223-1298), a nun who succeeded to the Dharma of Muhaku Sogen, the exhibition features items related to ordained princesses such as Teruzan Motoyo Nun, Tokuigan Riho Nun, and Itsuigan Rishu Nun. The exhibition explores the relationship between women and Buddhism from the time of Mugeanyodani to the early modern period through temple treasures inherited from the Shokokuji School of temples.

The Story of Zen Temple Traditions II: Women and Buddhism

Tales Told in Zondera: Nyosei to Bukkyo
Shokokuji Jotenkaku Museum
May 28, 2023 (Sun) - July 16, 2023 (Sun) 10:00 - 17:00 (last admission/16:30)
Adults 800 yen, 65 and older/university students 600 yen, junior high and high school students 300 yen, elementary school students 200 yen
Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Kamigyo Ward, Imadegawa-dori, Karasuma Higashiiru
10 minutes walk from Subway "Imadegawa Station"
Tel. 075-241-0423
No parking
https://www.shokoku-ji.jp/museum/

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