noun
main hall; golden hall
The central building of a Buddhist temple complex, housing the principal image(s) of worship. Often translated as 'main hall' or 'golden hall'.
法隆寺の金堂は世界最古の木造建築の一つです。
The main hall of Horyu-ji is one of the oldest wooden buildings in the world.
金堂には本尊が安置されている。
The principal image is enshrined in the main hall.