#01 （88th Temple）

Ōkubo-ji
大窪寺

cryptoohenro #88 Ōkubo-ji
  • Title: Ōkubo-ji（大窪寺）
  • Temple No: 88
  • Principal Image: Yakushi Nyorai（薬師如来）
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    This is the last temple of the circuit and has been appropriately named Kechigan-sho, the place of fulfilling your vow. The real name, Ōkuboji, derives from a large hollow/hole which once existed here. The temple was founded by Gyōgi Bosatsu in 717. It was later rebuilt by Kōbō Daishi when he carved the honzon and enshrined it here with his staff (shakujō).

    In commemoration of his trip to China, he enshrined his Shakujō at this temple. A Shakujō is a walking stick with large metal rings attached to the top of the handle in order to make rattling sounds. Likewise, it is now customary for all pilgrims to leave their walking stick here after they complete their pilgrimage.

    The Okunoin is 18 cho back into the mountains, where you will find statues of Amida and Kannon. There is also a cave where Kōbō Daishi practiced the gumonjihō.

    Of interest here are the numerous crutches left by people who been miraculously cured during their pilgrimage. Also of interest are the sacred Buppōsō birds and the Kechigan omamori (talismans).

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ABOUT STORY

The 88th temple is usually the last one visited during the pilgrimage, but when doing the pilgrimage in reverse order, it becomes the first temple.

 

Firstly, at the first temple, you must prepare the necessary tools for the pilgrimage.

Among them, the most important are the sutra book for reciting Buddhist scriptures and the nokyocho (pilgrim’s book) to receive the temple seal.

 

At the entrance of Daikubo-ji, the 88th temple, stands a gate surrounded by trees, resembling a doorway to another world.

 

A pair of large straw sandals, about two meters tall, is displayed at the gate. Who would wear them? Were there giants 1,200 years ago?

 

There is a guide for pilgrims.

 

A remarkable statue of Kobo Daishi, with a powerful presence, is also a sight to see.

 

This temple is originally the last temple, so walking sticks belonging to those who have completed the pilgrimage are stored here. 

It’s an unusual number of sticks, to say the least.

But since this temple is the starting point for me, it doesn’t matter much.

 

This is the main hall of Daikubo-ji, where Yakushi Nyorai is enshrined.

 First, recite the Heart Sutra once here.

 

Next, at the Daishi-do hall, also recite the Heart Sutra once.

Finally, offer prayers for the safety of your family and world peace.

 

After finishing the recitation, receive the nokyo (temple seal) as proof of your visit.

You have to pay 300 yen to have it written.

 

NFT – Crypto Ohenro #01 Goshuin of Ōkubo-ji（大窪寺） –

The temple seal of Daikubo-ji, the 88th temple.

It’s truly impressive. You have to visit 87 more temples until all the pages are filled.

The distance to the next temple is 12.3 kilometers.

 

cryptoohenro #88 Ōkubo-ji


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