Unrin-in Temple
Now a small sub-temple opposite the southeast corner of Daitoku-ji temple complex, Unrin-in (Unrin'in, Urin-in or Ujii) was originally the scene of the great Enlightenment Sermons of the late Heian period. |
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Front gate. |
After Fujitsubo rejects his advances, Genji spends some time in reflection at Unrin-in, just north of the capital. Unable to stop thinking of her, Genji is nevertheless moved on hearing his uncle, the abbott, proclaim: "All who invoke the holy name shall be taken unto Lord Amitabha and none shall be abandoned." |
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Courtyard. |
