A prestigious Soto Zen temple in Tatebayashi, established as the family temple of the Tatebayashi castle lord. Founded by a Sengoku-era warrior who ruled Tatebayashi, it functioned as a Zen training hall. The principal image, Shaka Nyorai, embodies the spirit of zazen practice as the foundational Buddha of Zen. Located near the samurai residence district of the Tatebayashi castle town, it played a…
Ryogenji Temple is a Soto Zen temple said to have been founded in 1530 (Kyoroku 3) by a warrior who ruled the Tatebayashi domain during the Sengoku period. Established as the family temple of the Tatebayashi castle lord, it served as a Zen training hall from its earliest days. Located close to the s…
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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