〜Vestiges of
Musashino are so fond and impressive that they do not seem to
fade away,
but really inexhaustible is the benevolence of Kanzeon Bosatsu
known as the Goddess of Mercy.〜
Views of Koumyouin's Precincts
Enma Daiou |
Temple Bell |
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Who is Enma? This is the phonetic transcription of Sanskrit word "yama," meaning the Lord of Hades or the great King of the World of the Dead. Also known as Enma-ou in Japan. Originally a god of Brahmanism. Introduced into Japan through China with strong influences of Chinese costume and Taoism.
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Selected as one of the "100 Views of Suginami" and also introduced in "Koumyouin-no Kane-no Oto" (Sound of the Temple Bell of Koumyouin), an essay by Gyo Kanbayashi. | ||
Main Hall and Washstand |
Koumyouin Roku-Jizo |
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The Main Hall was rebuilt
in 1850 and is selected as one of the "100 Views of
Suginami." |
Erected in 1740 and selected as one of the "100 Views of Suginami." |
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Enma-dou |
Sentai-Mandara |
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In addition to those described in the above, the temple's cultural property include a stone tablet with a Buddhist text, Amida triad, Stone Image of Fudou Myou(Acala, also known as the Fierce Deity of Fire), and a stone table with the history of the temple. |
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