慶應義塾大学アート・センター　Keio University Art Center

Cityscape by Myōjō-in: A Temple as a Stationary Observer of a city　Lecture and Guided Tour

Temples that have grown alongside cities are windows into the layers of historical and cultural heritage that urban spaces accumulate. They stand as witnesses to the stories of cities, connecting the past to the present.

Myōjō-in, a renowned Jōdo-shū temple with the distinguished status of a Jundanjin training and study hall, has been a center for Buddhist practice and scholarship since its founding in 1763. Located in Akabanebashi, it has evolved its role and space while observing the ever-changing cityscape.

In this special lecture and guided tour, led by the temple’s head priest, we will delve into the cityscapes of Tokyo from the Edo period to the present day. Drawing on historical materials, we will explore the urban landscape through the perspective of Myōjō-in. Additionally, we’ll learn how temples in a bustling metropolis like Tokyo have adapted their culture and design amidst rapid urban development while striving to preserve their heritage.

Date

Thursday 30 January 2025, 18:30-20:00

Venue

Myōjō-in

Audience

Open to anyone

Cost

Max. 20 seats, advance registration required (lottery if there are too many applicants), free of charge

Enquiries and bookings

"Cultural Narratives of a City" project at Keio University Art Center (Homma, Mabuchi)

Tour | Lecture［Cultural Narrative of a City］

Date

Thursday 30 January 2025, 18:30-20:00

Venue

Myōjō-in (4-9-8, Shiba Koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

Audience

Open to anyone

Cost

Max. 20 seats, advance registration required (lottery if there are too many applicants), free of charge

Booking

Please apply via the form below.

https://forms.gle/yf6Db5XcoaLmGERt8

Deadline: 21:00, Thursday 16 January 2025.
Regardless of whether or not a lottery is held, you will be informed of the result by email by 12:00 on 1/17 (Fri.).
Please use a well-checked email address for your application so we can proceed with the insurance subscription and other paperwork when you are selected to participate.

Lecturer/Performer

Lecturer: Shōdō Kobayashi (abbot of Myōjō-in Temple / chief steward of Zōjōji Temple)
Interviewer: Yu Homma (Senior assistant professor, Keio Museum Commons)

Timetable

  • 小林正道氏によるレクチャーと妙定院拝観（建築および寺宝）
  • 質疑応答

Enquiries and bookings

"Cultural Narratives of a City" project at Keio University Art Center (Homma, Mabuchi)

Organiser(s)

主催：慶應義塾大学アート・センター「都市のカルチュラル・ナラティヴ」プロジェクト
助成：令和6年度 文化庁 Innovate MUSEUM事業

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