Engaku-ji
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Hours
08:30–16:30
Fee
¥500
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Unknown
History
Engaku-ji is a distinguished Zen temple of second rank among Kamakura's Five Great Temples. It was founded by Hōjō Tokimune with the Zen master Mugaku Sogen as its opening priest to console the spirits of both armies who fell during the Mongol Invasions. The grounds are graced with numerous cultural treasures, including the National Treasure Shariden Hall, evoking the weight of long history. As a training monastery for pursuing peace of mind and enlightenment based on Zen teachings, it continues to serve as a place where many people face themselves in silence.
Benefits
Goshuin Gallery
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Tips
JR横須賀線「北鎌倉駅」から徒歩約1分で境内入口に到着します。
Visit Notes
鎌倉時代1282年に北条時宗が元寇の戦没者供養のため創建。宋から無学祖元を招き開山。鎌倉五山の第二位。元と日本、双方の霊を弔ったのが世界史的にも異例で非常に興味深い。無学祖元の故郷である宗も元に侵略された側であるのにも関わらず。怨親平等(敵も味方も死んだら等しく弔う対象)という仏教思想があるらしいが、それだけが理由なのは少し弱い。時宗と無学祖元はどのような視座で世界を見ていたのだろうか。禅にその秘密があるのかもしれない
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