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Saifukuji Temple
千葉県
Tendai temple founded by Ennin whose Yakushi Nyorai has healed the faithful and kept its dharma flame for over a millennium
Founded
850
Type
Temple
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15 min walk from Tobu Noda Line Nodashi Station
168 Nakanodai, Noda, Chiba
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Temple
Founded 850
1176 years
Enshrined Deity
Buddhist Sect
Tendai
Overview
A Tendai temple in Nakanodai, Noda, said to have been founded by Jikaku Daishi Ennin. Enshrining Yakushi Nyorai as a healing Buddha, a focus of health prayers since ancient times. Yakushi Nyorai's regular Goma service on the 8th of each month draws gatherings of the faithful. The garden with seasonal flowering trees is especially beautiful in spring cherry blossoms and autumn foliage.
Origins
Saifukuji Temple in Nakanodai, Noda City, is traditionally said to have been founded in 850 CE by Jikaku Daishi Ennin, the third head priest of Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei, who dedicated himself to spreading Tendai Buddhism throughout the eastern provinces of Japan. The temple enshrines Yakushi N…
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Divine Benefits
Healing & Longevity
Warding Off Evil
Long Life
Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "薬師如来"
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