Benei-an Houjouji
📍 Aichi, Hekinan · 3-132 Tenno-cho, Hekinan, Aichi
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Rooted in Tenno-cho, Hekinan, this temple preserves the teachings of Buddha recitation as transmitted by Benei. The name of Amitabha Buddha is continuously invoked, guiding countless hearts toward the Pure Land. Listening to the echo of recitation here, one may hear the call of Buddha reaching the heart. Through the ages, this sanctuary has preserved and transmitted the precious practice of Buddha recitation.
Benefits
Benei DharmaBuddha RecitationPure Land Rebirth