The head temple of Obaku Zen, with Chinese Ming Dynasty-style architecture creating an exotic atmosphere. Founded by the Chinese monk Ingen who brought Zen across the sea. Fucha ryori (Chinese-style vegetarian cuisine) is a specialty.
Manpukuji Temple was founded in 1661 (Kanbun 1) by the Chinese Zen monk Ingen Ryuki, who was originally from Fujian Province, China. Ingen arrived in Japan in 1654 at the age of 63, initially residing at Sofukuji Temple in Nagasaki. With the support of the fourth Tokugawa shogun, Ietsuna, he was gra…
Averting disaster, directional protection, warding off epidemics. Central at Fudo, Kannon, and Gion-related sites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "釈迦如来"
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