Rinzai Zen temple founded in the Eiroku era, serving as a family temple for Takasaki domain samurai — the Genroku-era ceiling dragon painting and weekly zazen sessions draw devotees to this 'temple of victory'
Founded during the Eiroku era (1558-1570) when a Rinzai Zen monk opened a Zen training hall in Takasaki.
When Takasaki Castle was built in 1590, it was incorporated into the castle town's temple district.
Functioning as a family temple for Takasaki domain samurai, it served as a spiritual training v…
Averting disaster, directional protection, warding off epidemics. Central at Fudo, Kannon, and Gion-related sites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "釈迦如来"
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