also: じっさつ
ten important Rinzai temples; second-rank Zen temples
Buddhist term referring to ten major Rinzai Zen temples, ranked just below the Kyoto Gozan (Five Mountains). Used in historical and religious contexts.
See also: 京都五山
The Jissetsu, ranked next to the Kyoto Gozan, are an important group of Zen temples.
Standard kanji spelling for this Buddhist term.
Alternate reading; じっせつ is more common.
From 十 (ten) + 刹 (temple). The term originated in the Chinese Chan Buddhist ranking system and was adopted in medieval Japan for Rinzai Zen temples.