Tenjō-ji Temple
忉利天上寺
Tenjō-ji Temple is a unique temple dedicated to Buddha's mother, offering a glimpse into ancient Japanese Buddhism.
What it is
- Head temple of the Mayasan Shingon sect.
- Founded in 646 by Emperor Kōtoku's imperial wish.
- Only temple in Japan with Buddha's mother as a main deity.
- Known for prayers for safe childbirth.
What to see
- Main deities: Eleven-faced Kannon and Butsumo Maya Fujin Son.
- Statue of Maya Fujin enshrined by Kūkai.
- Two crests: paulownia and mitsu-aoi.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
兵庫県神戸市灘区摩耶山町2-12 Open in Google Maps
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