A Rinzai Zen (Tofukuji branch) sub-temple founded in the Kamakura period by Sanso Eun, the 5th head of Tofukuji, known as the "Temple of the Writing Brush." Each November 23, the Fude Kuyo memorial service draws used brushes from across Japan, which are ceremonially burned at the brush mound. It is a place of faith for calligraphers and painters seeking artistic improvement. Normally closed to the…
Shokakuan is a sub-temple (tatchu) within the Tofukuji complex, traditionally said to have been founded in 1290 (Shoo 3) by Sanso Eun, the fifth head priest of Tofukuji, the head temple of the Rinzai Tofukuji branch. From its establishment, the temple has stood within the Tofukuji precinct, maintain…
Safe Childbirth & Fertility
Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "白衣観音"
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