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Shoren-in Monzeki Temple

Sanjobo-cho, Awataguchi Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto

Shoren-in Monzeki Temple represents a property of significant Japanese historical and cultural value.  It is part of the Tendai Sect, a Buddhist sect originating in the 8th century.  Located in the Mt. Hiei Enryakuji monastery, the headquarters of the Tendai Sect, it is one of the Five Kyoto Monzeki Temples. 

 

This high status temple holds a deep relationship with the Imperial Family.  Monzeki Temples are temples whose head priest (or resident priest) is traditionally either a member of the imperial household or of the so-called “Regent Family.”  During the latter part of the Edo Period, there was a great fire in Kyoto.  At this time, Shoren-in Monzeki became the temporary imperial palace of the Retired Empress Gosakuramachi; thus the temple is also referred to as the Awata Imperial Palace.

 

The temple is dedicated to the Shijoko Nyorai Buddha and holds the principal image of the Shijoko Nyorai Buddha of the Shijoko-ho method of Esoteric Buddhism, part of the Tendai Sect.  It is frequently used by the Imperial Court to pray for the preservation and peace of Japan.  The National Treasure, Seifudou Myouo Nidoji Gazo is called one of the best Heian Buddhist paintings and depicts one of the three Japanese Fudou.  This painting has been worshiped since ancient times, and incense and prayers are offered to it on a monthly basis. 

 

The garden was designed by Soami in the Muromachi period and consists of a small pond surrounded by groupings of rocks and shrubs.  The Kirishima garden was designed by Kobori Enshu during the Edo Period.  Omori designed the Kobuntei front garden and the moss garden in front of the Shinden Temple building. 

 

These beautiful gardens, temple buildings and items housed within, are all examples of beautiful and irreplaceable Japanese property requiring protection from the dangers of lightning. 

Five trees are located at the front entrance of Shoren-in Monzeki Temple.  The renown monk Shinran is said to have planted the famous Camphor tree.

Shinden Temple Building (left) and Shijoko-do Hall (right)

Shinden Temple Building

Small Imperial Palace and Ichimonji Wash Basin

We installed our Juraisin Lightning Protection System for roofs and 9 Mini Juraisin air terminals on the Shinden Temple.  Large Juraisin air terminals were installed for trees 25 and 30 meters tall.  Because the soil was rocky,  we installed the Juraisin Grounding System, a radial system and our ground resistance reducing agent.  This grounding system reduced the value of resistance of the ground. 

 

Although we were originally contracted to install our lightning protection system on the roof of the Main Temple, when we surveyed the area, we assessed that lightning was more likely to strike three cedar trees surrounding the building rather than the Main Temple.  We consulted our client and advised lightning protection for these trees. 

Gate Entrance to Shoren-in Monzeki Temple

Juraisin Air Terminal System for Roofs

Brass Bolt Connection

Waterproof Copper Conductor Support Hardware

Installing the Conductor

Completed Installation of Mini Juraisin Air Terminal System for Roofs

Lightning Protection Conductor 2.0x13c  Protective Vinyl Tube VE28Φ

Installing Ground Resistance Reducing Agent

Ground Measurement Terminal, Hard Vinyl

Large Juraisin Air Terminal JIS Type

Tree Installation Completed

Historical & Cultural Significance of Shoren-in Monzeki Temple