#73 (16th Temple)

Kannon-ji
観音寺

Crypto Ohenro #73 Goshuin of Kannon-ji(観音寺)
  • Title: Kannon-ji(観音寺)
  • Temple No: 16
  • Principal Image: Senju Kanzeon Bosatsu(千手観世音菩薩)
  • Price: 0.005ETH
  • Edition: 1/1
  • Additional Information: 

    Some books say that the temple was built in the 741 by Emperor Shōmu as part of his attempt to promote Buddhism throughout the country. Kōbō Daishi came here in 816 and carved a life-sized Kannon statue, and then made it the temple's honzon. Other books simply attribute the temple's founding to Kōbō Daishi himself.

    Statues of Fudō Myōō and Bishamonten serve as guardian deities to the Kannon honzon. These two statues, as well, have been attributed to Kōbō Daishi. In the temple courtyard, around the hondō, one can see many crutches which have been discarded by pilgrims who were cured by Kōbō Daishi.

    In the temple grounds there is a picture of a 19th century woman on fire. Legend states that the woman, named Shiyo, caught fire while here at the temple. Fortunately, the fire was extinguished and she was saved. She realized that this was the Daishi punishing her for the sins of her youth, including beating her mother-in-law with burning sticks. Shiyo, herself, donated the painting to the temple in hope that this would help to keep others from repeating the same mistakes.

ABOUT STORY

The 16th temple is Kannon-ji (観音寺).

The distance from the previous temple (17th) is 2.9km.

 

The entrance to Kannon-ji.

 

The stone pillars are lined up around the gate, and the existence of the gate is very emphasized, which is wonderful.

 

This is the main hall of Kannon-ji. Senju Kanzeon Bosatsu is enshrined.

It’s a small but very beautiful hall.

 

Next, at the hall with an enshrined statue of Kobo Daishi, he recites the Heart Sutra.

The sutra chanting in the early morning feels very good, and I can sincerely wish for the safety of my family and the peace of the world.

 

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The 16th temple, Kannon-ji’s red stamp.

I have to go around 15 more temples.

The distance to the next temple is 1.7km.

 

Crypto Ohenro #73 Goshuin of Kannon-ji(観音寺)