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Jurakuji
徳島県
Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage No
Founded
807
Type
Temple
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JR土成駅から徒歩20分
徳島県阿波市土成町高尾字法教田58
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Temple
Founded 807
1219 years
Enshrined Deity
Buddhist Sect
Shingon
Overview
Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage No. 7, an ancient Koyasan Shingon temple founded by Kukai (Kobo Daishi) in 807. The temple is traditionally said to have been named Jurakuji, meaning 'a place where one receives the ten pleasures bestowed by Amida Nyorai.' It is widely revered for miraculous healing of eye ailments, drawing worshippers from across Japan. The precinct contains the Main Hall and Daishi-d…
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Origins
Jurakuji Temple is said to have been founded in 807 CE by the Buddhist monk Kukai (Kobo Daishi) during his pilgrimage through Shikoku. Dedicated to Amida Nyorai (Amitabha Buddha) as its principal image, the temple is traditionally said to have been named Jurakuji, meaning "a place where one receives…
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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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