Kengyō-an Temple
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Kengyo-an is a Soto Zen Buddhist nunnery, notable for its unique Kengyo statue and history.
What it is
- Soto Zen Buddhist temple in Chino City, Nagano Prefecture.
- A nunnery since its founding.
- Principal image is Shakamuni Buddha, enshrined in 1837.
- Founded by Sogan Gukei.
What to see
- Kengyo-do enshrines a granite Kengyo statue.
- Kengyo-do was a prayer hall for eye disease sufferers.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
長野県茅野市本町西13-17 Open in Google Maps
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