Koyamaji
香川県
Koyamaji is the 74th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrim…
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822
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JR善通寺駅から徒歩15分
香川県善通寺市弘田町1765-1
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Koyamaji is the 74th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage in Zentsuji City, enshrining Yakushi Nyorai. Kukai is said to have carved the principal image himself, and the main hall set within a cliff-face cave radiates unique spiritual power. The summit houses an inner sanctuary where many pilgrims pray for healing and longevity.
Origins
Koyamaji Temple is traditionally said to have been founded in 822 CE by Kōbō Daishi Kūkai. According to legend, while procuring timber for the construction of nearby Zentsūji Temple, Kūkai designated Mount Kabuto (Koyama) as a sacred site, carved an image of Yakushi Nyorai (the Buddha of Healing) in…
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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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