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Shichi-ji Temple

愛知県

Founded by Gyoki in 735 — the late-Heian Shichi-ji Issaikyo of 3,398 volumes is a National Important Cultural Property

Founded

735

Type

Temple

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3 min walk from Osu Kannon Subway Station

Osu 2-28-5, Naka-ku, Nagoya

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Temple

Founded 735

1291 years

Enshrined Deity

聖観音菩薩

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Buddhist Sect

Shingon Sect, Chisan branch

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Overview

A Shingon Chisan-branch temple, mountain-named Inazonzan with subsidiary Kannon-in, traditionally founded in 735 by the monk **Gyoki** under imperial decree of Emperor Shomu. In 787, **Ki no Korehiro** built seven temple complexes and twelve priests' quarters, giving the temple its name **"Shichi-ji" ("Seven Temples")**. Between 1175 and 1178, the monumental **"Shichi-ji Issaikyo"** (a transcripti…

Origins

Shingon Chisan-branch temple traditionally founded 735 by Gyoki. In 787 Ki no Korehiro built seven complexes, giving the "Shichi-ji" ("Seven Temples") name. The 3,398-volume Shichi-ji Issaikyo was transcribed 1175-1178 (National Important Cultural Property). Wooden Kannon and Seishi statues also Nat…

Divine Benefits

Healing & Longevity

Matchmaking

Safe Childbirth & Fertility

Warding Off Evil

Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.

Derived from the enshrined deity "聖観音菩薩"