Sanmon gate

GPTKB entity

Statements (18)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf architectural style
gate
gptkbp:associatedWith Zen Buddhist temples
gptkbp:culturalSignificance important in Japanese temple architecture
gptkbp:etymology Sanmon means 'Mountain Gate' in Japanese
gptkbp:feature ornate carvings
two-story structure
large roof
gptkbp:function main gate of a Zen Buddhist temple
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sanmon gate
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:material wood
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Chion-in_Sanmon
gptkb:Nanzen-ji_Sanmon
gptkbp:symbolizes represents entry into enlightenment
represents the three gates of liberation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nanzen-ji
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6