Yakushiji Temple (Moto-Yawata)
千葉県
Ancient temple founded in 741 near the Shimosa provincial seat, whose Yakushi Nyorai drew travelers and local people in prayers for healing throughout the Edo period
A Shingon sect ancient temple in Yawata, Ichikawa, that has been the center of local medical faith with Yakushi Nyorai as principal deity. In the Nara and Heian periods Shimosa Kokufu was placed at present-day Kokufu-dai, Ichikawa, and it is a temple with prestige from having received Kokufu protection. Yakushi Nyorai is also called the 'Medicine King Buddha' and is the compassionate Buddha who sa…
According to tradition, the temple was founded in 741 (the 13th year of Tenpyo) with Yakushi Nyorai as its principal deity, amid the era when Emperor Shomu issued an edict ordering the construction of provincial temples throughout Japan. During the Nara and Heian periods, Shimosa Kokufu (the provinc…
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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