Hatto

�@Daily morning, midday, and evening services, important ceremonies, and lectures are held in the Hatto
(Dharma Hall), which was rebuilt in 1843.�@On the inner altar is an image of Shokanzeon Bosatsu (Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion). In front of the altar are four white lions (shishi) called the "a-un no shishi "; 'a' means opening the mouth, teaching by words, and 'un' means closing the mouth, teaching by actions.