Head temple of the Rinzai Myoshinji-ha, one of Japan's largest Zen temple complexes. Founded in 1337 by converting the retired Emperor Hanazono's detached palace into a Zen temple, it encompasses 46 sub-temples. The Dharma Hall ceiling features a 'Cloud and Dragon' ceiling painting, and Japan's oldest temple bell is still rung here. Various sub-temple gardens such as Taizoin and Daihoin offer dist…
Myoshinji was founded in 1337 when retired Emperor Hanazono converted his detached palace, known as Hagiwara-den, into a Zen temple. Kanzan Egen (Muso Daishi), a dharma heir in the lineage of Nanpo Jomin (Daio Kokushi), was invited to serve as the founding abbot. Shortly after its establishment, how…
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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