The temples of Kyoto

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by Richie, Donald; Georges, Alexandre Kyoto has long been recognized as the home of some of the oldest and most beautiful of Japan's thousands of temples. Beginning with an overvie w history of Buddhism in Japan, the author surveys 21 ancient Buddhist temples in and around Kyoto, including both the universally known, such as the Kinkaku-ji, Byodo-in and Byodo-in, as well many lesser known gems. For each, he provides a brief history, which manages to be both anecdotal and scholarly, accompanied by Georges' magnificent photography. A book to be savoured. 152 pp., 55 colour photos, bibliography. Condition: Acceptable / Good Format: Hardcover Published: 1995 Pages / Size: 152p, 19 x 26.5 x 1.4 cm Language: English ISBN: 9780804820325 Show more