Otagi Nenbutsu

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by Hugo / on June 21, 2011 at 5:20 pm / in Arashiyama, Otagi Nenbutsu

Hiyoke Jizo Bosatsu protecting Kyoto against Fire!

Otagi-Nenbutsuji-ji Temple! The temple, originally called Otagi Temple was first built at Higashiyama ward (Otagi District in the past) around from 764 to 770 according to the temple history. At the beginning of the Heian period (794-1192), the temple building was washed away when the Kamo River flooded. It was reestablished by Senkan Naigu (918-984), a priest from Mt. Hiei Continue reading «Hiyoke Jizo Bosatsu protecting Kyoto against Fire!»

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