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Manganji Temple
千葉県
Mountain temple of Fudo Myo-o opened by Gyoki in 717 amid the Kazusa hills, whose miraculous tradition spans over a millennium
Founded
717
Type
Temple
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30 min by bus from JR Kimitsu Station
497 Oguruma, Kimitsu, Chiba
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Temple
Founded 717
1309 years
Enshrined Deity
Buddhist Sect
Shingon Chizan sect
Overview
A Shingon temple in the mountains of Kimitsu with Fudo Myoo as its principal image. Said to have been founded in 717 by Gyoki Bosatsu, a temple with deep history. The grounds are surrounded by deep greenery of the Kazusa hills, maintaining a tranquil training atmosphere. Fudo Myoo's miraculous powers for healing and evil-warding keep devotees coming. Passing through the mountain gate opens into a …
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Origins
Founded in 717 when Gyoki Bosatsu enshrined Fudo Myoo during his Kazusa Province pilgrimage. As a Shingon esoteric training center, it served as a base for mountain ascetics. In the Heian period, it was positioned as an important Shingon temple of the Kazusa region. In the medieval period, Kazusa wa…
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Divine Benefits
Healing & Longevity
Warding Off Evil
Purification
Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "不動明王"
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