Miroku-ji
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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
Dedicated to Maitreya Bodhisattva, this temple reaches across vast epochs of time to affirm a cosmic promise: that suffering shall ultimately be transcended when Maitreya descends in the distant future. Pilgrims who seek its blessings gain perspective beyond personal circumstance, aligning their hearts with humanity's ultimate redemption. The Miroku-ji thus functions as an eternal beacon of faith, directing weary souls toward the unreachable horizon where all sorrow ends.
Benefits
Future radianceHopeMaitreya's promise