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Sangedatsu-mon Gate (Sanmon) which is the temple's front gate. 三解脱門(三門)
The main gate to enter the temple fronts a busy road.  Important Cultural Property. "Sangedatsu" means to be released from the three earthly states of mind: greed, anger and stupidity. Walk through this gate and maybe this might happen to you.
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Sangedatsu-mon Gate (Sanmon) which is the temple's front gate. 三解脱門(三門)

The main gate to enter the temple fronts a busy road. Important Cultural Property. "Sangedatsu" means to be released from the three earthly states of mind: greed, anger and stupidity. Walk through this gate and maybe this might happen to you.

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