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In Ueno zoo there are some buildings much older than the zoo itself (which itself was founded in 1882). This five stories pagoda originally dates to 1631 but later had to be rebuilt after a fire. It was previously the property of the Kan'ei-ji temple, but in 1958 it was donated to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the management given to the zoo.
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This is the pagoda at the Buddhist temple Sensō-ji in Asakusa, Tokyo. It is built in a classical style - but actually dates to 1973. There has been a pagoda on the temple grounds since the 17th century, so it is part of an old tradition.
And if you are ready for some confusion: Asakusa and Sensō is actually written with the same kanji: 浅草. They can be read both ways. But the reading Sensō is now used for the Buddhist temple (浅草寺) while Asakusa is used for the area, but also for the nearby Shinto shrine (浅草神社).
Sensō-ji was originally founded in 645, making it the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo. According to legend it all began when two fishermen found a statue of the Kannon in the nearby river in 628 (they now are venerated at the Asakusa shrine). During the Tokugawa shogunate (beginning in 1603) Tokugawa Ieyasu chose Sensō-ji to be the tutelary temple of his clan. Earlier the temple was associated with the Tendai sect, but after World War II the temple went independent.
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Three-storied pagoda at the Buddhist temple Gōtokuji.
For most tourists this temple is quite a bit off compared to other famous sites in Tokyo - but it is still quite popular. After all they maintain the story of being the place that invented the beckoning cat - said to be inspired by a story of a monk's cat which saved the daimyo Ii Naotaka from being hit by lightning by beckoning him into the temple.
But this temple is worth a visit for more than that (and I am saying this as a great cat lover). It is the largest historical site in Tokyo (according to the sign at the entrance - and I have no reason to doubt it). A temple has stood here since 1480, and Gōtokuji dates to 1655, with many of its existing buildings actually dating from the 17th century. The grounds are extensive and includes a cemetery for the Ii-family with traditional tombs.
Pagoda statue garden decoration.
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This pagoda stands some eight metre tall, and dates back to 1761 when it was cast by Fujiwara Masatoki (according to its sign - I am not sure if they mean he actually manufactured it, or if he paid to have it made). The pagoda is based on the Buddhist Sutra of Casket Seal Dharani, which in Japanese is Hōkyōindaranikyō (宝篋印陀羅尼経) and this type of pagoda is therefore known as a Hōkyōin-tō (宝篋印塔). The pagoda was damaged by an earthquake in 1855, but repaired in 1907. This is the largest pagoda of its type in this part of Tokyo (Taitō-ku, 台東区). It is located in close proximity to the Buddhist temple Sensō-ji.
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Central section of pagoda at Daigo-ji, Kyoto. Very intricate wooden structure built in 951 and the oldest building in Kyoto. It was one of few buildings to survive the Onin War in the 15th century. A National Treasure of Japan.
A bird feeder shaped as a Japanese pagoda stands amind foliage planted by Japan as a donation to Mississauga, Canada for public enjoyment.
This site just off Inle Lake, Myanmar, has so many of these small pagodas. They are very attractive.
Great Pagoda at Kew Gardens in southwest London, was built in 1761 by Sir William Chambers as a present for Princess Augusta, the founder of the gardens. Constructed of grey brick, the pagoda comprises 10 storeys, totalling 163 ft (50 m) in height, with 253 steps to the viewing gallery. Closed for repairs in 2006, the pagoda was reopened in 2018 following a major programme of restoration. It is a Grade I listed building.
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The Great Pagoda at Kew's Royal Botanic Gardens in southwest London, was built in 1761 by Sir William Chambers as a present for Princess Augusta, the founder of the gardens. Constructed of grey brick, the pagoda comprises 10 storeys, totalling 163 ft in height.
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The area below the pagodas is planted with dwarf evergreens.
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As a part of Podere Lovolio, at Massarosa, Tuscany, you can find this beautiful floating Pagoda in the middle of a pond, under the custody of lovely water lillies.
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Kew's iconic Pagoda was completed in 1762. The ten-storey octagonal structure is 163ft high (almost 50m).The Pagoda was one of the jewels in the crown of Georgian London. It was so unusual that a suspicious public were unconvinced it would remain standing when it was built in 1762.
Designed at the height of the 18th century craze for Chinoiserie, it tapers with successive floors from the first to the topmost being 1ft less (30 cm) in diameter and height than the preceding one. The original building was very colourful; the roofs being covered with varnished iron plates, with a dragon on each corner. There were 80 dragons in all, each carved from wood and gilded with real gold.
The eye-catching dragons were the talk of the town for 20 years, before disappearing in the 1780s. The dragons had been removed in 1784 when repairs were undertaken to the building’s roof and are rumoured to have been sold to pay for the Prince Regent’s debts. However experts believe that, being made of wood, they had simply rotted over time.( Kew)
Set at the end of a splendid avenue of trees the Great Pagoda is being restored to its original 18th century splendour.
The vista is lined with North American pin swamp oaks, sweet gum and Turkish hazel (Corylus colurna). One cedar of Lebanon tree stands in front of the Pagoda,
The Pagoda was designed by Sir William Chambers and completed in 1762 as a gift for Princess Augusta, the founder of the botanic gardens at Kew. It is a ten-storey octagon tower, standing at almost 50m and each level is 30cm narrower than the one below.
Taken from the Palm House end of the Pagoda Vista.
La Pagoda de Tran Quoc es de estilo marcadamente budista, fe mayoritaria durante muchísimos siglos en Vietnam, y tiene un total de 11 niveles, alcanzando los 15 metros de altura.
A su vez, cada nivel tiene 6 puertas y, cada una de estas puertas, está presidida por una estatua de Amitabha.
Los 11 niveles no es algo casual, ya que, cada uno de los 11 niveles, corresponden a uno de los 11 diferentes estados del budismo hasta llegar a la iluminación. Ni que decir tiene que, para ser una construcción tan antigua, los 15 metros a los que llega son una altura muy imponente. La Pagoda de Tran Quoc tiene el honor y el orgullo de ser la pagoda más antigua de todo Hanoi, Esta pagoda se construyó entre los años 541 y 545. Hace casi 1.500 años.
The Tran Quoc Pagoda is markedly Buddhist in style, the majority faith for many centuries in Vietnam, and has a total of 11 levels, reaching 15 meters in height.
In turn, each level has 6 doors and each of these doors is presided over by a statue of Amitabha.
The 11 levels is not something casual, since each of the 11 levels corresponds to one of the 11 different states of Buddhism until reaching enlightenment. It goes without saying that, for such an old construction, the 15 meters it reaches are a very imposing height. Tran Quoc Pagoda has the honor and pride of being the oldest pagoda in all of Hanoi. This pagoda was built between 541 and 545. Almost 1,500 years ago.
La Pagoda de Tran Quoc és d'estil marcadament budista, fe majoritària durant moltíssims segles al Vietnam, i té un total d'11 nivells, assolint els 15 metres d'alçada.
Alhora, cada nivell té 6 portes i, cadascuna d'aquestes portes, està presidida per una estàtua d'Amitabha.
Els 11 nivells no és casual, ja que, cadascun dels 11 nivells, corresponen a un dels 11 diferents estats del budisme fins a arribar a la il·luminació. No cal dir que, per ser una construcció tan antiga, els 15 metres a què arriba són una altura molt imponent. La Pagoda de Tran Quoc té l'honor i l'orgull de ser la pagoda més antiga de tot Hanoi. Aquesta pagoda es va construir entre els anys 541 i 545. Fa gairebé 1.500 anys.
La Pagoda de Tran Quoc es de estilo marcadamente budista, fe mayoritaria durante muchísimos siglos en Vietnam, y tiene un total de 11 niveles, alcanzando los 15 metros de altura.
A su vez, cada nivel tiene 6 puertas y, cada una de estas puertas, está presidida por una estatua de Amitabha.
Los 11 niveles no es algo casual, ya que, cada uno de los 11 niveles, corresponden a uno de los 11 diferentes estados del budismo hasta llegar a la iluminación. Ni que decir tiene que, para ser una construcción tan antigua, los 15 metros a los que llega son una altura muy imponente. La Pagoda de Tran Quoc tiene el honor y el orgullo de ser la pagoda más antigua de todo Hanoi, Esta pagoda se construyó entre los años 541 y 545. Hace casi 1.500 años.
The Tran Quoc Pagoda is markedly Buddhist in style, the majority faith for many centuries in Vietnam, and has a total of 11 levels, reaching 15 meters in height.
In turn, each level has 6 doors and each of these doors is presided over by a statue of Amitabha.
The 11 levels is not something casual, since each of the 11 levels corresponds to one of the 11 different states of Buddhism until reaching enlightenment. It goes without saying that, for such an old construction, the 15 meters it reaches are a very imposing height. Tran Quoc Pagoda has the honor and pride of being the oldest pagoda in all of Hanoi. This pagoda was built between 541 and 545. Almost 1,500 years ago.
La Pagoda de Tran Quoc és d'estil marcadament budista, fe majoritària durant moltíssims segles al Vietnam, i té un total d'11 nivells, assolint els 15 metres d'alçada.
Alhora, cada nivell té 6 portes i, cadascuna d'aquestes portes, està presidida per una estàtua d'Amitabha.
Els 11 nivells no és casual, ja que, cadascun dels 11 nivells, corresponen a un dels 11 diferents estats del budisme fins a arribar a la il·luminació. No cal dir que, per ser una construcció tan antiga, els 15 metres a què arriba són una altura molt imponent. La Pagoda de Tran Quoc té l'honor i l'orgull de ser la pagoda més antiga de tot Hanoi. Aquesta pagoda es va construir entre els anys 541 i 545. Fa gairebé 1.500 anys.