Tenmyokokuji
東京都
Founded in 1283 by Nichiren's disciple Nichizo — memorial stupas for those executed at Suzugamori preserve a solemn chapter of Edo penal history.
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1283
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3 min walk from Keikyu Aomono-yokocho Station
2-8-23 Minami-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
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Founded in 1283 by Nichiren disciple Nichizo. A Nichiren sect temple that enshrined memorial stupas for those executed at Suzugamori execution grounds, preserving a solemn chapter of Edo history.
Origins
Tenmyokokuji Temple was founded in 1283 by Nichizo, a senior disciple of the Buddhist monk Nichiren. Nichizo is traditionally regarded as having been entrusted by Nichiren with the mission of spreading the faith to Kyoto, and he established this temple as a base of the Nichiren sect in Shinagawa. Du…
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Divine Benefits
Warding Off Evil
Purification
Rebirth in Pure Land
Averting disaster, directional protection, warding off epidemics. Central at Fudo, Kannon, and Gion-related sites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "三宝尊"
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Nichizō
Pioneer of Nichiren Buddhism in Kyoto
Age 14 at founding
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Founded in 1283 by Nichizo, a senior disciple of Nichiren, this is an ancient temple of the Nichiren sect.
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