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The magnificent, double-decked gate next to the first gate is Sanmon. This was reconstructed in 1783 in commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the founding priest's death by Priest Seisho Seisetsu {say-sho say-seh-tsu}, who was the 189th chief priest. A large tablet reading 'Engakuji Kosho Zenji', though almost blurring, hangs above, and it was inscribed by Emperor Fushimi (foo-she-me) (1265-1317), implying the Temple was under the Imperial patronage. On the second floor, a statue of Eleven-Headed Kan'non (Ekadasamukha in Sanskrit) is enshrined in the center flanked by those of Sixteen Rakan or Arhat (Sakyamuni's disciples).
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