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Anraku-ji
茨城県
A Jodo ancient temple founded by a disciple of Honen, preserving its religious flame through repeated floods of the Kinugawa
Founded
1200
Type
Temple
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10 min walk from Ishige Station
4033 Moto-Ishige, Joso, Ibaraki
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Temple
Founded 1200
826 years
Enshrined Deity
Buddhist Sect
Jodo
Overview
An ancient Jodo temple in Joso known for its connection to Honen Shonin. The principal Amida Nyorai is worshipped for Pure Land rebirth and peace. Said to have been founded by a disciple of Honen, it was a center for Jodo missionary work in Kanto. The grounds are near the Kinugawa River in a quiet environment surrounded by waterside nature. The main hall is a dignified wooden structure conveying J…
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Origins
Founded in the early Kamakura period by a disciple of Honen Shonin according to tradition. Created as a missionary base for spreading Honen's exclusive nenbutsu teachings in Kanto. As a Jodo temple with Amida Nyorai, it developed as a nenbutsu training hall. In the medieval period it gathered region…
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Divine Benefits
Purification
Rebirth in Pure Land
Cleansing impurity, spiritual purification, driving away evil. Rooted in misogi ablutions and goma fire rites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "阿弥陀如来"
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