An ancient Tendai temple founded in 784 when Shodo Shonin opened Lake Chuzenji. The principal image, the Senju Kanzeon Bosatsu, was carved from a standing katsura tree growing by the lake shore while still rooted — the 'Tachiki Kannon' (Standing Tree Kannon) at approximately 6m stands powerfully, overwhelming worshippers. The beauty of the grounds reflected on the lake has been celebrated since an…
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Chuzenji Temple is said to have been founded in 784 (the 3rd year of Enryaku) by the eminent priest Shodo Shonin of Shimotsuke Province, when he opened Lake Chuzenji. The principal image, a Senju Kanzeon Bosatsu (Thousand-Armed Kannon), is known as the 'Tachiki Kannon' (Standing Tree Kannon) — carve…
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Matchmaking
Safe Childbirth & Fertility
Warding Off Evil
Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.