Sei Mudou-ji
📍 Nagasaki, Nagasaki · 8-58 Nishi Yamamotomachi, Nagasaki
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
An ancient temple located in Nishiyama, Nagasaki. As its name "Sei Mudou-ji" indicates, with Fudo Myoo as its principal image, it is cherished as a sacred place nurturing unwavering conviction and strong will. As an international city, Nagasaki has preserved a temple that carefully guards Buddhist teachings. The flames of Fudo Myoo are said to burn away earthly desires and sever confusion. It is a precious principal image that bestows courage to face difficulties and an unshakeable heart.
Benefits
warding off misfortunefulfillment of heart's desireselimination of earthly desiresstrengthening of willhealing from illnesshousehold safety
