Online dictionary of geography and travels in Japan: Toshodaiji Temple

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Toshodaiji Temple

唐招提寺
alternative words: Toshodai-ji Temple, Toshodai Temple, Toshodaiji, Toshodai-ji, Toshodai ji
keywords: nara , temple
related topics: Nara Prefecture
related web sites: http://www.toshodaiji.jp , http://mt-isan.hp.infoseek.co.jp/heritage/nara/tosyodai.html , http://www.hikyaku.com/gallery/english/toshoda.htm
explanation: Saint Ganjin established a private school with chair in the 3rd year of Tenpyo-hoji Era (759). The name of Toshodai-ji originates from the fact that he came from Tang (The name of China at that period) in order to teach lectures of Buddha. Compared to official temples built by a state budget, whatever it may be modest, it is well known as the temple which keeps mostly the flavor of Tenpyo Period.