A Shingon esoteric temple at the foot of Mt. Oyama transmitting Kobo Daishi's teachings — goma fire rituals continue to this day
Founded
850
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Isehara, Kanagawa
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Temple
Founded 850
1176 years
Overview
A Shingon sect temple in Isehara.
Founded as an esoteric Buddhist temple transmitting Kobo Daishi's teachings.
The principal Dainichi Nyorai is revered as the fundamental Buddha of Shingon esotericism.
Goma fire rituals are held regularly for evil-warding and fortune prayers.
Seasonal flowers bloom on the grounds, especially magnificent during hydrangea season.
Located at the foot of Mt. Oyama wit…
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Origins
Ryuko-ji was founded to spread esoteric Buddhist teachings as a Shingon sect temple.
Shingon is an esoteric Buddhist denomination brought from Tang China by Kobo Daishi Kukai in the early Heian period.
Mt. Oyama was also known as a training ground for Shingon esotericism from ancient times.
Oyama Af…