Hōrin-ji (Harima)
| Hōrin-ji | |
|---|---|
| Basic information | |
| Location | 82, Inokuchi, Himeji, Hyogo, Japan |
| Affiliation | Zen, Rinzai sect |
| Deity | Śākyamuni (Buddha) |
| Country | Japan |
| Founder | Akamatsu Norimura |
Hōrin-ji (法輪寺?) is a Rinzai Buddhist temple in Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture (formerly Harima province).
With the patronage of the Akamatsu clan, Sesson Yūbai was able to become the founder of a number of provincial Buddhist temple-monasteries, including Hōrin-ji in Harima.
Hōrin-ji was ranked among the provincial jissatsu by the Muromachi shogunate, which encouraged its shugo vassals to found monasteries in their domains.
Prominent among Yūbai's followers were Akamatsu Norimura (1277-1350) and his son Akamatsu Norisuke (1314-1371).
Coordinates: 34°49′23″N 134°39′43″E / 34.8231°N 134.662°E
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