Butsuden (Buddha hall)
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The Butsuden, or Buddha hall, is the main sanctuary of a Buddhist temple complex where the principal Buddha image is enshrined and worshipped.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Butsuden (Buddha Hall) | 1 |
| Butsuden (Buddha hall) canonical | 1 |
| Shōden (main sanctuary building) | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T11857042 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Butsuden (Buddha hall) Context triple: [Hojo (abbot’s quarters), contrastedWith, Butsuden (Buddha hall)]
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A.
Hōzōmon
Hōzōmon is the grand inner gate of Sensō-ji Temple in Tokyo’s Asakusa district, known for its massive lanterns and guardian statues.
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B.
Daigokuden Hall
Daigokuden Hall is the main audience hall of the ancient Heijō Palace in Nara, historically used for important state ceremonies and imperial functions during the Nara period of Japan.
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C.
Zuigudo Hall
Zuigudo Hall is a sub-temple within Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-dera complex, known for its dark underground pilgrimage route symbolizing a journey into the womb of a bodhisattva.
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D.
Bentendo Temple
Bentendo Temple is a Buddhist temple in Tokyo’s Ueno Park, known for its octagonal hall dedicated to the goddess Benzaiten and its picturesque setting on Shinobazu Pond.
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E.
Atumashi Monastery
Atumashi Monastery is a historic Buddhist monastery in Mandalay, Myanmar, renowned for its grand architecture and cultural significance.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Butsuden (Buddha hall) Target entity description: The Butsuden, or Buddha hall, is the main sanctuary of a Buddhist temple complex where the principal Buddha image is enshrined and worshipped.
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A.
Hōzōmon
Hōzōmon is the grand inner gate of Sensō-ji Temple in Tokyo’s Asakusa district, known for its massive lanterns and guardian statues.
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B.
Daigokuden Hall
Daigokuden Hall is the main audience hall of the ancient Heijō Palace in Nara, historically used for important state ceremonies and imperial functions during the Nara period of Japan.
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C.
Zuigudo Hall
Zuigudo Hall is a sub-temple within Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-dera complex, known for its dark underground pilgrimage route symbolizing a journey into the womb of a bodhisattva.
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D.
Bentendo Temple
Bentendo Temple is a Buddhist temple in Tokyo’s Ueno Park, known for its octagonal hall dedicated to the goddess Benzaiten and its picturesque setting on Shinobazu Pond.
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E.
Atumashi Monastery
Atumashi Monastery is a historic Buddhist monastery in Mandalay, Myanmar, renowned for its grand architecture and cultural significance.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Buddhist temple building type
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religious building ⓘ sanctuary ⓘ |
| associatedCulture | Japanese Buddhism ⓘ |
| associatedReligion | Buddhism ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo |
Buddha
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principal Buddha image of the temple ⓘ |
| hasAccessRule | requires respectful behavior and ritual etiquette ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeName |
Buddha hall
ⓘ
Butsudō ⓘ
linked to:
Sangatsudō
Main Buddha Hall ⓘ |
| hasArchitecturalElement |
altar for the principal image
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candlestands ⓘ central image platform ⓘ decorated interior with Buddhist imagery ⓘ hanging lanterns ⓘ iconic Buddha statue ⓘ incense burners ⓘ offering tables ⓘ ritual space in front of the altar ⓘ |
| hasArchitecturalStyle | Japanese Buddhist architecture ⓘ |
| hasDecorationTheme | Buddhist cosmology and deities ⓘ |
| hasEtymologyLanguage | Japanese ⓘ |
| hasEtymologyMeaning | hall of the Buddha ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
main sanctuary of a Buddhist temple
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place for Buddhist rituals ⓘ place for offering incense and prayers ⓘ place of worship ⓘ place where the principal Buddha image is enshrined ⓘ |
| hasInteriorOrientation | principal image faces the main entrance ⓘ |
| hasLighting | often dimly lit to emphasize the Buddha image ⓘ |
| hasPositionInTempleLayout |
central building of the temple complex
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front-facing hall on the main axis ⓘ |
| hostsActivity |
Buddhist ceremonies
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chanting of sutras ⓘ daily worship services ⓘ festival rituals ⓘ memorial services ⓘ |
| isPartOf | Buddhist temple complex ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
Buddhist altar
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Buddhist icon ⓘ Buddhist temple ⓘ Main Hall (Hondō) ⓘ
linked to:
Main hall (Hondō)
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| symbolizes |
presence of the Buddha in the temple
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spiritual center of the temple community ⓘ |
| typicalLocationCountry | Japan ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Buddhist monks
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lay worshippers ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Butsuden (Buddha hall) Description of subject: The Butsuden, or Buddha hall, is the main sanctuary of a Buddhist temple complex where the principal Buddha image is enshrined and worshipped.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject linked to:
hojo (abbot’s quarters)
linked to: Butsuden (Buddha hall)
linked to: Butsuden (Buddha hall)