honzon
Principal object of veneration in a temple
BuddhismTemples
Honzon (本尊) is the image of the Buddha or bodhisattva (bosatsu) venerated in the main hall (hondō). This image typically takes the form of a sculpture.
There is generally only one honzon per temple, except at temple 37, Iwamoto-ji.
- In English
- The main object of worship in a temple.
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