A branch temple in Odawara of Daiyuzan Saijoji, the Soto Zen head temple, enshrining Doryo Daigongen. Saijoji was founded in 1394 by Ryoan Emyo and is one of Kanto's most eminent temples. This branch was established to spread that faith throughout the castle town. Connected to Tengu worship, it draws visitors with miraculous blessings of good fortune and protection from misfortune. Large Tengu mas…
Daiyuzan Saijoji, the head temple of this branch, was founded in 1394 by Zen master Ryoan Emyo in Minamiashigara. According to tradition, a monk named Doryo, who labored to build the temple, vowed to protect it forever, transformed into a Tengu, and vanished into the mountains. Veneration of Doryo D…
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