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Hokekyoji Temple
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Grand head temple of the Nichiren sect at Nakayama, housing the National Treasure Rissho Ankokuron manuscript and hosting the grueling 100-day winter ascetic practice each year
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1260
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10 min walk from JR Shimosa-Nakayama Station
2-10-1 Nakayama, Ichikawa, Chiba
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Temple
Founded 1260
766 years
Enshrined Deity
大曼荼羅御本尊
Buddhist Sect
Nichiren sect
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Overview
Known as a head temple of the Nichiren sect, Nakayama Hokekyoji is an ancient temple connected to Saint Nichiren. Founded in 1260 at the site where Saint Nichiren first preached. The five-storied pagoda, donated by Honami Koushitsu and built in 1622, is an Important Cultural Property. The Founders' Hall is a grand twin-gabled building, one of the largest among Nichiren sect temples. The grounds ho…
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Origins
Originated in 1260 when Saint Nichiren preached at the residence of Toki Jonin in Nakayama, Shimosa Province. Toki Jonin was a key patron of Nichiren who later became a monk named Nichiyo and founded Hokekyoji. Important documents written by Nichiren himself, including Rissho Ankokuron and Kanjin Ho…
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Divine Benefits
Warding Off Evil
Purification
Rebirth in Pure Land
Averting disaster, directional protection, warding off epidemics. Central at Fudo, Kannon, and Gion-related sites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "大曼荼羅御本尊"

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Nichiren Shonin and the Sanbohzon: Faith in the Lotus Sutra and Temple Pilgrimage
The "Sanbohzon" revealed by Nichiren Shonin refers to three sacred treasures: Kuon-jitsujo Honshi Shakyamuni Buddha, Nichiren Daibosatsu, and the Odaimoku Mandala. This article explores the faith system of Nichiren Buddhism rooted in the Lotus Sutra and guides you through the major temples including Kuonji on Mt. Minobu, Ikegami Honmonji, and Nakayama Hokekyoji.
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Nichiren
Founder of Nichiren Buddhism
Age 38 at founding
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Nakayama Hokekyo-ji, said to be one of the first places Nichiren preached, in 1260. As a principal Nichiren temple, it preserves writings in the saint's own hand.
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