An ancient Shingon temple traditionally founded around 1500, whose name means 'hall of the compassionate gaze' — a center of faith in Yono where goma fire rituals for household safety and illness recovery attract a constant stream of devotees
A Tendai temple in Saitama City enshrining Sho Kanzeon Bosatsu, serving as a center for ancestral memorial rites and daily faith for local residents. The name Jigenin means 'hall of the compassionate gaze,' embodying the temple's role as a caring presence in the community.
Jigenin is a Shingon Buddhist temple located in Honcho-nishi, Chuo Ward, Saitama City, traditionally said to have been founded around 1500 (the 9th year of Meio). The temple name 'Jigenin,' meaning 'hall of the compassionate gaze,' is believed to reflect the Buddhist spirit of watching over all sent…
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Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "聖観世音菩薩"
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