Gohyaku Rakanji
東京都
In 1695, Zen master Shoun spent 18 years single-handedly carving 536 rakan figures — the 305 survivors are Tokyo Metropolitan Cultural Properties.
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1695
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8 min walk from Tokyu Fudō-mae Station
3-20-11 Shimomeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
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A Obaku Zen temple founded in 1695 by monk Shoun Genkei, who single-handedly carved 536 Rakan statues over 18 years. The 305 surviving wooden statues are Tokyo Metropolitan cultural properties.
Origins
Founded in 1695 (Genroku 8) when Zen master Shoun Genjo spent 18 years single-handedly carving 536 rakan (arhat) statues. An ancient Obaku Zen temple.
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Kanto 36 Fudo Pilgrimage
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Warding Off Evil
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Rebirth in Pure Land
Averting disaster, directional protection, warding off epidemics. Central at Fudo, Kannon, and Gion-related sites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "釈迦如来"
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