Tanei— Keeper of the National Treasures of Shomyoji
0PostsSoon after Kanagawa Prefectural Kanazawa Bunko opened in 1930, a large collection of medieval manuscripts was discovered at Shomyoji Temple. Buddhist scholars flocked to Kanazawa Bunko, eager to study these previously unknown texts. Among the manuscripts, many bore the name Tanei, sparking research into a monk who had until then remained largely unknown.
Tanei was based in the Kanto region but also studied at Todaiji and Kumedaiji temples, leaving behind numerous writings. During the turmoil following the fall of the Kamakura shogunate, Tan'ei became the third chief abbot of Shomyoji and worked to preserve the temple. Tracing the discovery and study of Shomyoji’s Buddhist manuscripts, this exhibition explores Tanei’s life and thought, bringing renewed attention to a once-overlooked Buddhist scholar.
Tanei was based in the Kanto region but also studied at Todaiji and Kumedaiji temples, leaving behind numerous writings. During the turmoil following the fall of the Kamakura shogunate, Tan'ei became the third chief abbot of Shomyoji and worked to preserve the temple. Tracing the discovery and study of Shomyoji’s Buddhist manuscripts, this exhibition explores Tanei’s life and thought, bringing renewed attention to a once-overlooked Buddhist scholar.
Schedule | Nov 20 (Fri) 2026-Jan 17 (Sun) 2027 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥400; University Students ¥250; High School Students ¥100; Seniors 65 & Over ¥200; Junior High School Students and Under, Persons with Disability Certificates free. | ||||
| Website | https://www.pen-kanagawa.ed.jp/kanazawabunko/tenrankai/ichiran/r8/20261120tanei.html | ||||
| Venue | Kanagawa Prefectural Kanazawa-Bunko Museum https://www.pen-kanagawa.ed.jp/kanazawabunko/index.html | ||||
| Address | 142 Kanazawa-cho, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 236-0015 | ||||
| Access | 12 minute walk from the East exit of Kanazawa-Bunko Station on the Keikyu line, 10 minute walk from the Uminokoen-Minamiguchi Station on the Seaside line. | ||||
| Phone | 045-701-9069 |
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