family temple; ancestral temple
A Buddhist temple where a family's ancestors are enshrined and memorial services are held; often the temple where the family grave is located.
During Obon, we visit our family temple.
His family's ancestral temple is in Kyoto.
From 菩提 (bodai, 'enlightenment' or 'supreme wisdom', from Sanskrit bodhi) + 寺 (ji, 'temple'). Originally referred to a temple built for the purpose of praying for the enlightenment of ancestors.