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Published: 2017-10-12 10:48:33 +0000 UTC; Views: 1039; Favourites: 94; Downloads: 22
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Kinkakuji (金閣寺, Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Formally known as Rokuonji, the temple was the retirement villa of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and according to his will it became a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect after his death in 1408. Kinkakuji was the inspiration for the similarly named Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion), built by Yoshimitsu's grandson, Ashikaga Yoshimasa, on the other side of the city a few decades later.Related content
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I've been here as well, and have taken a similar shot. Very beautiful. This brings back so many memories for me.
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Thanks pleased you enjoyed it
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An excellent work.
It made me recall a few fond memories of reading Yukio Mishima's The Temple of the Golden Pavilion.
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Oh wow. There is a subtle here, and a true feeling of peace.
Very well done.
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