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Jorakuji
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The 14th of the Shikoku 88 temples, founded by Kukai in 815 with Maitreya as its principal deity; its main hall stands directly atop exposed rock, making the 'Ryusuigan Garden' a uniquely striking sacred landscape.
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JR府中駅から徒歩25分
徳島県徳島市国府町延命606
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Temple
Founded 815
1211 years
Enshrined Deity
弥勒菩薩
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Buddhist Sect
Shingon
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Overview
Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage No. 14, an ancient Koyasan Shingon temple founded by Kukai in 815 with Maitreya (Miroku Bosatsu) as its principal deity. The temple is unique for its main hall, which stands directly atop an exposed rock formation — a landscape known as the 'Ryusuigan Garden.' Maitreya is the Buddha of the future who will appear to save all beings long after Shakyamuni, and the site dr…
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Origins
Jorakuji Temple is said to have been founded in 815 CE by the monk Kukai (Kobo Daishi) with Maitreya (Miroku Bosatsu) enshrined as its principal deity. It belongs to the Koyasan Shingon sect and is designated as the 14th temple of the Shikoku Eighty-Eight Temple Pilgrimage. The temple is renowned fo…
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Rebirth in Pure Land
Longevity and freedom from age-related suffering. Associated with Yakushi Buddha and the Seven Lucky Gods (Jurojin, Fukurokuju).
Derived from the enshrined deity "弥勒菩薩"

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14, an ancient Koyasan Shingon temple founded by Kukai in 815 with Maitreya (Miroku Bosatsu) as its principal deity.
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