#74 （15th Temple）

Awa Kokubun-ji
阿波国分寺

Crypto Ohenro #74 Goshuin of Awa Kokubun-ji（阿波国分寺）
  • Title: Awa Kokubun-ji（阿波国分寺）
  • Temple No: 15
  • Principal Image: Yakushi Nyorai（薬師如来）
  • Price: 0.005ETH
  • Edition: 1/1
  • Additional Information: 

    The temple was founded by Gyōgi and became the official temple of Awa Province on the order of Emperor Shōmu in 741. Gyōgi is also credited with carving the statue of Yakushi.

    The temple was destroyed by fire in the 16th century by Chōsokabe and his armies. It was rebuilt in 1742 and converted to Sōtō Zen Buddhism at that time. Before this, it had been converted from Yogacara Buddhism (Hossōshu) to Shingon Buddhism by Kōbō Daishi.

    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).

    There is one paper amulet sold here that you are supposed to stick on the walls of your bathroom to ward off termites and other bad luck.

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ABOUT STORY

The 15th temple is Awa Kokubun-ji (阿波国分寺).

The distance from the previous temple (16th) is 1.7km.

 

The entrance to Awa Kokubun-ji.

 

There is a bell in the precincts. I stopped ringing early in the morning because it seems annoying.

 

This is the main hall of Awa Kokubun-ji. Yakushi Nyorai is enshrined.

It looks more like a castle than a temple.

 

Next, chant the sutra at the hall with an enshrined statue of Kobo Daishi.

The bad weather may make my heart dark, but I wish for world peace with as bright a feeling as possible.

 

Inside the building, a flag was stuck on the wall without any gaps. I want one.

 

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The red stamp of the 15th temple, Awa Kokubun-ji.

I have to go around 14 more temples.

The distance to the next temple is 0.8km.

 

Crypto Ohenro #74 Goshuin of Awa Kokubun-ji（阿波国分寺）


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