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Zuiganji Temple
東京都
A mid-Edo Soto Zen temple in Otsuka, its grounds adjoining Tenso Shrine as a remnant of the shinbutsu syncretic tradition
Founded
1650
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Temple
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5 min walk from JR Otsuka Station
2-36-2 Minami-Otsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
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Temple
Founded 1650
376 years
Enshrined Deity
Overview
A Soto Zen temple in Minami-Otsuka founded during the Edo period, enshrining Shakyamuni Buddha. Its well-tended garden and historic cemetery offer a peaceful respite from the busy streets of Otsuka. The temple has gained attention for its Zen meditation sessions open to the public.
Origins
Zuiganji is a Soto Zen temple located in Minami-Otsuka, Toshima, Tokyo. It is said to have been founded around 1650 (the 3rd year of the Keian era) during the early Edo period. The principal image enshrined is Shakyamuni Buddha, and the temple has long served as the bodhi temple for the Otsuka distr…
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Divine Benefits
Warding Off Evil
Purification
Rebirth in Pure Land
Averting disaster, directional protection, warding off epidemics. Central at Fudo, Kannon, and Gion-related sites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "釈迦牟尼仏"
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