Koyasan Shingon Sect Main Temple Kongobu-ji (original) (raw)

Koyasan, a sacred site in Shingon Esoteric Buddhism,
was founded by the great monk Kobo Daishi at the beginning of the Heian period.
Kobo Daishi is said to have derived the name of the Kongobuji Temple from the sutra known as the “Kongobu-rokaku-issai-yuga-yugi kyo” (The Sutra of All Yogas and Yogis of the Pavilion with the Vajra-Top).
The title characters above, which spell out the name of “Koyasan,” were created by combining characters written by the hand of Kobo Daishi himself.

Links to the accommodation information page of the official Koyasan Shukubo Temple Lodging Association website.

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Koyasan is an outstanding trove of history, culture, and natural beauty.
Its vast grounds are filled with a variety of places of interest.
Whether visiting Koyasan for sightseeing or worship, take a moment to consider your itinerary.

• Places to Visit on Koyasan

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For visitors coming for sightseeing or worship

• Kongobuji Temple Workshops and Activities
  In addition to religious events, Kongobuji Temple offers a variety of workshops, including meditation, sutra copying, Buddhist hymns, and flower arrangement, as well as forest therapy tours.

• A list of the annual religious events held at Kongobuji Temple

• An introduction to the esoteric art of shomyo chanting, as well as information on the Reihokan Museum, which houses many of the temple’s cultural assets.

• Information on Shichi-Go-San visits and children’s first shrine visits.

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  For those who want to learn more about Koyasan Kongobuji Temple.

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