Translation guide
The main or central temple of a Buddhist sect or a temple complex.
The head temple that oversees other branch temples within a particular Buddhist denomination.
The central or most important building in a temple compound, often housing the principal image.
Refers to the supreme head temple, often the founding temple of a sect, with higher authority than a regular 本山.
Many worshippers visit the supreme head temple.
A grand head temple, often used for historically significant or large head temples within a sect.
That grand head temple is designated as a national treasure.
The main hall of a temple, where the principal object of worship is enshrined. Not necessarily the administrative head, but the central building.
We chanted sutras in the main hall.
A specific type of main hall, literally 'golden hall', often found in older temple complexes like Horyuji.
The golden hall of Horyuji is the world's oldest wooden building.