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Ryukoku University
A private Buddhist university in Kyoto, Japan, founded in 1639 as a seminary for the Jōdo Shinshū sect.
龍谷大学は京都にある仏教系の大学です。
Ryukoku University is a Buddhist-affiliated university in Kyoto.
The name 龍谷 (Ryukoku) means 'Dragon Valley', referring to the location of the original seminary. The university's name reflects its Buddhist heritage.