Sangatsu-do+(Hokke-do),+Todai-ji,+Nara

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=**Sangatsu-do (Hokke-do), Todai-ji, Nara**=

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Todaji was founded in the middle of the eighth century, when Nara became the capital, as the head temple of all Buddhist temples in Japan. Soon after that, the temple concentrated so much power, that the political leaders moved the capital of Japan to Nagaoka in order to avoid interferences from the religious leaders in Todaji.======

The San-gatsu-do, founded in 733, is the oldest original building in the Todai-ji complex. It takes its name from the //sutra// (Buddhist scripture) reading ceremonies held here in the third month of the ancient lunar calendar (present-day February to April). You can sit on benches covered with tatami mats and appreciate the 1,200-year-old National Treasures that crowd the small room.

Websites Used [|http://www.virtourist.com/asia/japan/nara/10.htm] [|http://www.japannavigator.com/junrei/reijo/14-ban.htm]