| Shin-Yakushi-ji 新薬師寺 | |
|---|---|
 The Hon-dō at Shin-Yakushi-ji | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Kegon sect |
| Deity | Yakushi Nyorai |
| Location | |
| Location | 1352 Takabatake-chō, Nara-shi, Nara-ken 630-8301 |
| Country | Japan |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Empress Kōmyō |
| Completed | 747 |
| Website | |
| http://www.shinyakushiji.or.jp/ | |
Shin-Yakushi-ji (新薬師寺) is a Buddhist temple of the Kegon sect in Nara, Japan. It was founded in 747 by Empress Kōmyō. Initially a large complete Shichidō garan temple, it suffered from fire damage and deteriorated during the Heian period. The temple was revived during the Kamakura period. Only one building, the present main hall or Hon-dō (本堂), has survived from the 8th century. All other structures date to the Kamakura period.
Shin-Yakushi-ji owns several cultural assets. The Hon-dō, the principal image of Yakushi Nyorai and eleven statues of the Twelve Heavenly Generals have been designated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of the government of Japan as National Treasures.[1][2]
- ^ The Agency for Cultural Affairs (2008-11-01). 国指定文化財 データベース. Database of National Cultural Properties (in Japanese). Retrieved 2009-04-16.
- ^ "Shin-Yakushi-ji" (in Japanese). Archived from the original (official homepage) on 2009-06-27. Retrieved 2009-06-18.