A Shingon sect temple in Tomioka, an ancient temple of esoteric Buddhist faith associated with Kobo Daishi Kukai. The principal Fudo Myoo, as the flaming Buddha who burns away earthly desires, has gathered faith for warding off evil and opening fortune. Tomioka was a prosperous region for sericulture, with many farmers visiting to pray for protection from silkworm diseases and bountiful cocoon har…
Tokoji Temple in Tomioka, Gunma, is an ancient Shingon sect temple said to have been founded around 830, during the early Heian period, by the monk Kobo Daishi Kukai. According to tradition, Kukai established this sacred site during his travels through the provinces and enshrined Fudo Myoo as the pr…
Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "不動明王"
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