Date : 1699
Material : Wood
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Place(s) of worship
Buildings (Temple)
Area related
Kamakura (Japon)
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At the left-hand side of Butsuden is Senbutsujo with thatched-roof built in 1699. Though used to be an exercise hall for Zen priests until 1966, it no longer is. Instead, a wooden statue of Yakushi Nyorai or Bhaisajyaguru, believed to be fashioned in the 14th century is installed. A good chance to take a closer look at the statue. Tatami mat room is clean and simple. In early times, Senbutsujo used to be one of the most important place for Zen temples, where screening of priests who attained Nirvana were conducted (a Zen sect version of ordainment). It is usually built west of the main hall. Today's Senbutsujo here is occasionally used for Zen meditation.
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