#09 （80th Temple）

Sanuki Kokubun-ji
讃岐国分寺

cryptoohenro #80 Sanuki Kokubun-ji
  • Title: Sanuki Kokubun-ji（讃岐国分寺）
  • Temple No: 80
  • Principal Image: Jūichimen-Senju Kanzeon（十一面観世音菩薩）
  • Price: 0.005ETH
  • Edition: 1/1
  • Additional Information: 

    The temple was founded by Gyōgi Bosatsu in 741 at the request of Emperor Shōmu for the protection of the nation. The sixteen-foot Kannon combines both his Jūichimen and Senju aspects and is also by Gyōgi, but was partially repaired by Kōbō Daishi after a fire. The Kannon is the finest and largest statue on Shikoku and has eleven faces and forty-two arms.

    The hondō is of the Kamakura period and is the oldest physical structure remaining of all the Kokubunji. Its bell is also one of the oldest in Japan. Both the bell and the hondō are considered a National Treasure.

    Of interest are some building materials to the east of the hondō left over from the time of Kōbō Daishi's reconstruction of the temple. These are considered National Treasures. The daishidō attracts people with the classical beauty of the Tahōtō (treasure tower) in which a thousand Jizō statues are enshrined.

    The walkways of this temple are lined with stone sculptures, each representing one of the eighty-eight temples on the pilgrimage. According to Readicker-Henderson, the carvings for Temples 74 and 75 are especially good. The rows of carvings begin directly behind the main gate, which is protected by a huge spreading pine tree.

    There is one official state temple in each province, and these are: Temple 15 (Awa/Tokushima), Temple 29 (Tosa/Kōchi), Temple 59 (Iyo/Ehime), and Temple 80 (Sanuki/Kagawa).

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ABOUT STORY

The 80th temple is Sanuki Kokubun-ji (Sanuki Kokubunji-Temple).

The distance from the previous temple (81st temple) is 6.5 kilometers.

 

Entrance of Sanuki Kokubun-ji. There is a branch of a pine tree in front of the gate, creating a lovely entrance.

 

The path leading from the old-fashioned gate to the inner area has a fantastical atmosphere.

 

The temple grounds are spacious and beautiful. The pine trees suit the temple well.

 

There is also a pond, creating a wonderful ambiance.

 

Applying gold leaf to the stone statue of Kobo Daishi to fulfill wishes. Similar practices can be seen in the giant Buddha statues in Thailand.

 

This is the main hall of Sanuki Kokubun-ji, where Jūichimen-Senju Kanzeon (Eleven-Faced Thousand-Armed Kannon) is enshrined.

 

Slightly smaller, this is the Daishi-do hall (hall with an enshrined statue of Kobo Daishi).

While reciting the Heart Sutra, I pray for the safety of my family and world peace.

 

NFT – Crypto Ohenro #09 Goshuin of Sanuki Kokubun-ji（讃岐国分寺） –

The Goshuin seal of Sanuki Kokubun-ji, the 80th temple. It looks winding and resembles a living creature.

There are still 79 more temples to visit.

The distance to the next temple is 6.6 kilometers.

 

cryptoohenro #09 Sanuki Kokubun-ji


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