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…
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'…
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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