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Daikinrin Shrine

大金輪神社

Daikinrin Jinja

Gifu

A shrine incorporating Buddhist elements, dedicated to Kongokai Dainichi Nyorai, representing the diamond realm aspect of the cosmic Buddha. The name 'Daikinrin' refers to the golden wheel, a Buddhist symbol of the dharma and cosmic order.

Denomination
Syncretic Buddhist-Shinto
Religion
shinto
Enshrined kami
Kongokai Dainichi Nyorai
Kami enshrined
Kongokai Dainichi Nyorai
Coordinates
35.1579433, 136.8731106

Visitor tip

This shrine may reflect historical Buddhist-Shinto syncretism, offering insight into Japan's complex religious heritage.

Cultural notes

The golden wheel (kinrin) is a significant Buddhist symbol representing the turning of the dharma wheel and the cosmic order. This shrine represents the historical syncretism between Buddhism and Shinto that was common before the Meiji period separation of the religions.

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