This Jodo Sect (the Pure Land Sect of Buddhism) temple located in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City was the place of imperial prayer for the safe delivery of Emperor Gokomyo and is well known by the common name 'Anzan Kigan no Tera' (lit. Temple for the Prayer of Safe Childbirth). |
後光明天皇安産勅願所で、通称「安産祈願の寺」として有名で京都市左京区にある浄土宗の寺院。 |