Sanjusangendo is a Buddhist temple which is part of the Rengeo-in monastery in Kyoto, Japan. Founded in 1164 CE, the temple is famous for its impressive dimensions and the 1,001 golden Buddha figures and 28 guardian statues which stand inside it. The temple is listed as a National Treasure of Japan.
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1164The Buddhist Sanjusangendo temple is founded at Heiankyo (Kyoto), Japan.
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1249The Buddhist Sanjusangendo temple in Heiankyo (Kyoto), Japan is destroyed by fire.
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1254The large gilded wood statue of Kannon is sculpted at Sanjusangendo, Heiankyo (Kyoto), Japan.
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1266The Buddhist Sanjusangendo temple in Heiankyo (Kyoto), Japan is rebuilt.
