A Nichiren sect temple in Tomioka, established as a base of Hokke (Lotus Sutra) faith in western Kozuke Province. An ancient temple with history of Nichiren sect missionary monks spreading teachings in Tomioka during the Muromachi period. Tomioka was a prosperous region for sericulture and silk reeling, and sericulture faith praying for silkworm harvests became intertwined with the Lotus Sutra. Th…
Myokokuji Temple is said to have been founded around the Oei era (1394–1428) of the Muromachi period by a Nichiren sect missionary monk who spread the teachings of the Lotus Sutra in Tomioka, western Kozuke Province. For over six centuries, it has served as a center of Hokke (Lotus Sutra) faith in t…
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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