Kōkoku-an Temple
紅谷庵
Kokokuan is a historic Soto Zen temple, significant for its founding and the teachings of poet Shōhaku.
What it is
- A Soto Zen temple in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture.
- Founded by merchant Kureya Kihei during the Daiei era (1521-1527).
- Poet Botanka Shōhaku resided here from 1518.
- Achieved the highest rank in Soto Zen in 1872.
What to see
- The principal image is the Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva.
- A main hall and a bell tower are on the grounds.
- See a statue of Shakyamuni in ascetic practice.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
大阪府堺市堺区中三国ケ丘町2-1-37 Open in Google Maps
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