Byōdō-in
Byōdō-in (平等院, "Temple of Equality") is a Buddhist temple in the city of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, built in the late Heian period. It is jointly a temple of the Jōdo-shū (Pure Land) and Tendai-shū sects.
| Byōdō-in | |
|---|---|
平等院 | |
Phoenix Hall, a National Treasure | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Deity | Amida Nyorai (Amitābha) |
| Location | |
| Location | 116 Ujirenge, Uji, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Country | Japan |
| Geographic coordinates | 34°53′22″N 135°48′28″E |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Fujiwara no Yorimichi |
| Completed | 1052 |
| Website | |
| www | |
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