Takanawaji
📍 Saitama, Kuki-shi · 1-41-4 Yoshiwa, Kuki-shi, Saitama
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
What I shall tell you about is Takanawaji Temple. This temple has long been rooted in this area and has gathered the faith of the local people. The principal image, Amida Nyorai, is a compassionate Buddha who guides people to the Pure Land, receiving the prayers of many. The sound of the bell tower standing in the quiet precincts calms people's hearts and makes them forget the daily hustle and bustle. The temple buildings, which carry the weight of history, offer a serene time to visitors. It is a historic temple that has been a spiritual support for people for a long time.
Benefits
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