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Muramatsu Kokuzo-do
Muramatsu Kokuzo-do
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A Shingon Buzan temple in Tokai Village…
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807
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Temple
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10 min by bus from JR Tokai Station
8 Muramatsu, Tokai, Ibaraki
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Temple
Founded 807
1219 years
Enshrined Deity
虚空蔵菩薩
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Buddhist Sect
Shingon Buzan
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Overview
A Shingon Buzan temple in Tokai Village, counted as one of Japan's three great Kokuzo halls. The principal Kokuzo Bosatsu is known for blessings of wisdom, fortune, and artistic skill improvement. Especially famous as a temple for Jusan-mairi (13th birthday pilgrimage), drawing visitors from across Kanto. Jusan-mairi is a traditional pilgrimage to receive wisdom from Kokuzo Bosatsu. The main hall …
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Origins
An ancient temple said to have been founded by Kukai (Kobo Daishi) in 807 CE. Kukai is said to have chosen this site to practice the Kokuzo Gumonji-ho meditation. With over 1,200 years of history, it has been revered as one of Japan's three great Kokuzo halls. Kokuzo Bosatsu governs wisdom and fortu…
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Divine Benefits
Academic Success
Career Advancement
Performing Arts
Passing exams, scholarly achievement, calligraphy. Especially at Tenjin shrines honoring Sugawara no Michizane.
Derived from the enshrined deity "虚空蔵菩薩"

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