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Buddhism--Japan--Kyoto Region

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

“金閣鹿苑寺;臨済宗相国寺派 = Kinkakurokuonji; rinzaishūshōkokujiha” Tourist informational pamphlet

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This pamphlet is predominantly in Japanese with some English, Chinese, and Korean translations. The internal pages offer information about the different buildings within the compound, while the external pages have a detailed map of the location.

Dates: Majority of material found within 2011 - 2015

"Kiyomizu Temple 音羽山 清水寺” Entrance ticket

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On the back of the ticket is a portion of a hymn praising Kannon, followed by a proverb in both Japanese and English

Dates: Majority of material found within 2011 - 2015

“京都 紫野 高桐院 - Koto-In Zen Temple” Tourist Attraction Pamphlet

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The pamphlet is predominantly in Japanese with one panel in English accompanying a map that tells the reader aout the history of the temple. The rest of the pamphlet is about the different areas within the compound.

Dates: Majority of material found within 2011 - 2015

“大山院;国宝特別名勝 - The Rock Garden of Daisen-In Temple” Tourist informational pamphlet

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This brochure contains information about the history and signficance of the space, predominantly in Japanese with brief English translation. There is also a calendar of events in Japanese, and an advertisement for Kikkoman soy sauce.

Dates: Majority of material found within 2011 - 2015