Hokaiji
京都府
National Treasure Amida-do near Shinran's birthplace — venerated as the Nursing Yakushi since the Heian era
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1057
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Temple
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15 min walk from JR Rokujizo Station
19 Hino Nishiomichi-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto
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Overview
A Shingon Daigoji-ha temple founded in 1057 by Hino Sukekoto, son of Fujiwara no Yorimichi, fondly known as 'Hino Yakushi' or 'Chichi Yakushi' (Nursing Yakushi). The principal image Yakushi Nyorai, dating from the late Heian period, is an Important Cultural Property and has long drawn the faith of nursing mothers seeking the blessing of 'Chichi Yakushi.' The National Treasure Amida-do, a late-Heia…
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Origins
Founded in 1057 (Tenki 5) by Hino Sukekoto, son of Fujiwara no Yorimichi, reportedly to pray for the repose of his clan's ancestors. The temple belongs to the Shingon Daigoji-ha sect. Its principal image, a Yakushi Nyorai dating from the late Heian period, has long been venerated as 'Chichi Yakushi'…
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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 "薬師如来・阿弥陀如来"
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