Hantaji
愛媛県
Temple 50 on a hilltop overlooking Matsuyama Plain and the Seto Inland Sea, enshrining the Healing Buddha
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749
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伊予鉄道鷹の子駅から徒歩15分
愛媛県松山市畑寺町32
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Overview
The 50th temple of the Shikoku 88 Sacred Places pilgrimage, enshrining Yakushi Nyorai (the Healing Buddha) as its principal image. Perched on a low hill overlooking the Matsuyama Plain and the Seto Inland Sea, the site offers sweeping views that refresh weary pilgrims. Traditionally founded by Gyoki at Emperor Shomu's behest, the temple was later revived by Kobo Daishi who carved a new Yakushi Nyo…
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Origins
Hantaji Temple is traditionally said to have been founded in 749 CE by the monk Gyoki at the behest of Emperor Shomu. From its earliest days, the temple enshrined Yakushi Nyorai (the Buddha of Healing) as its principal object of worship and drew the faith of the surrounding region. In the early 9th …
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Divine Benefits
Healing & Longevity
Warding Off Evil
Long Life
Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "薬師如来"
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Gyōki
Monk of the People & Archbishop
Age 81 at founding
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Traditionally founded by Gyoki at Emperor Shomu's behest, the temple was later revived by Kobo Daishi who carved a new Yakushi Nyorai.
Kūkai
Founder of Shingon Buddhism / Kobo Daishi
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Traditionally founded by Gyoki at Emperor Shomu's behest, the temple was later revived by Kobo Daishi who carved a new Yakushi Nyorai.
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