Kuhonji Joshoji Temple
東京都
Founded in 1678 by Kashaku, this Jodo temple's three halls hold nine Amida statues representing the nine grades of Pure Land rebirth — the triennial 'Omen-kaburi' bodhisattva procession is a Tokyo Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
A celebrated Jodo Buddhist temple opened in 1678 (Enpo 6) by the monk Kashaku. Popularly known as 'Kuhonji' (Nine-Grade Buddha Temple) after the nine Amida Nyorai statues installed in its three Buddha halls, representing the nine grades of rebirth in the Pure Land — an example as rare as Joruriji Temple in Kyoto. The triennial 'Omen-kaburi' (25 Bodhisattvas Welcoming Ceremony) is designated a Toky…
Kuhonji (Jōshinji) was founded in 1678 (Enpo 6) by the Jodo Buddhist monk Kashaku, who chose the site of Okusawa, said to have had connections with the revered priest Ryōben. From its establishment, three Buddha halls — the Upper, Middle, and Lower Grade Halls — were constructed, each enshrining thr…
Cleansing impurity, spiritual purification, driving away evil. Rooted in misogi ablutions and goma fire rites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "阿弥陀如来"
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