Seven power spots spanning the Hokusei area! ? Let's visit Ise Shichifukujin! [Part 2]

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Hello, I'm MAMMY. Do you all know the Seven Lucky Gods? That's right, the gods Ebisu, Daikokuten, Bishamonten, Benzaiten, Fukurokuju, and Jurojin, who bring good fortune aboard the treasure ship. These are the seven gods: Jin), Hotei-son.
However, you may not have known that these seven gods come from different religions and places of origin, such as Japanese gods, Indian gods, Chinese gods, and monks. This time, I would like to introduce the benefits, profile, and how to visit the Seven Lucky Gods.

▼Table of contents
・ What are the Ise Seven Lucky Gods (links to the first part of the article)
・ How to pray (links to the first part of the article)
・ Kanichikuzan Mitsuzoin
・ Mudousan Daishoin
・ Kojinyama Kannonji Temple
・ Nachisan Sekijoji Temple
· summary

Crab Tsukiyama (Kanichikuzan) Mitsuzo-in Temple

Mitsuzo-in Temple is popularly known as the medicine master of Obata. The principal image is also called "Kaniyakushi".

Koyasan Shingon Buddhism
Principal image: Yakushi Nyorai
Mantra On Korokoro Sendari Matougi Sowaka
Seven Lucky Gods Benzaiten
Mantra On Sora Soba Teiei Sowaka
Benefits: improvement in craftsmanship, wealth and shipping, etc.

In addition to the principal image, the main hall enshrines Nikko, Gekko Bodhisattva, and the Twelve Generals.

Since the principal image of the Buddha is a hidden Buddha, it is enshrined in the shrine together with the crab shell that is said to have carried the Buddha statue on its back. That being said, he appears in place of the invisible Buddha.

The Seven Lucky Gods were enshrined in the back to the right as soon as you entered the shrine grounds.

It is a splendid temple with a roof made of traditional tiles, and there is a bridge over the pond in the foreground.

Benzaiten, who is enshrined here, is originally an Indian god associated with water. She is also the only goddess among the Seven Lucky Gods.

Rather than the well-known figure holding a biwa, it is depicted as having eight arms on one face, and holding various weapons in its hands. Therefore, it is said that there is also a benefit of good luck and longevity.

Mudosan Daishoin Temple

Daishoin Temple stands quietly in a residential area. The precincts are very well maintained and are affectionately known as `` hinaga 's Ofudo-san.''

Shingon sect Daigo school
Principal image: Fudo Myoo
The mantra is well sanmanda bazaradan senda makaroshada sohataya untarata kanman
Seven Lucky Gods Fukurokuju
Mantra On Maakashiri Sowaka
Blessings, virtue, popularity, longevity, etc.

It's a splendid Sanmon gate with a tiled roof. The parking lot is next to Kappo Ryokan Otakan.

The trees in the precincts are also carefully pruned.

Fudo Myoo, which is a nationally designated important cultural property and was the nenjibutsu of Minamoto no Yoriyoshi, is enshrined here as the principal secluded Buddha. Please note that entering the main hall is prohibited, so please visit in front of the main hall.

Fukurokuju, the Seven Lucky Gods, is also enshrined inside the hall, so you cannot see him. As the name suggests, Fukurokuju, the god of longevity, is derived from a Chinese hermit, with ``Fuku'' representing happiness, ``Roku'' representing treasure, and ``Kobatsu'' representing longevity.

This is the reception hall, and on the forehead is written in Sanskrit characters ``Boujmandaya''.

This means Bodhi Dojo, but to put it simply, it is a place to practice Buddhism.

Takajinyama Kannonji Temple

Chikemuri Koujinyama, a turf war between gamblers that was featured in Kodan and Rokyoku, occurred exactly in this area, and Nikichi of Kira, who exchanged a cup of sake with Jirocho Shimizu, died. This is a famous story.

The temple also has deep connections with Kasuga no Tsubone, the nurse of Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third shogun of the Edo shogunate.

Shingon sect Omuro school
Principal image: Eleven-faced Kanzeon Bodhisattva
Mantra On Maka Karonikya Sowaka
Seven Lucky Gods Jurojin
Mantra On Basara Yusei Sowaka
Benefits: Good luck, longevity, etc.

The precincts are surrounded by large shiitake (shii) trees, and I have faint memories of my monk picking shiitake nuts on an excursion some 30 years ago, returning home, roasting them, and eating them. (lol)

From the parking lot, go up the stone steps and go straight ahead to reach the main hall.

As it is the setting for the Bloody Smoke Kojinzan, it is also famous for its blessings related to competition.

This is the inner part of the main hall. Normally, you would worship at the front of the main hall, but this time we were given a special tour.

The principal image is the Eleven-faced Kanzeon Bodhisattva, which is a hidden Buddha.

To the right of the Zushi of the principal image, Jurojin is enshrined.

He is a legendary figure in China, and is said to be a divine immortal in Taoism and an incarnation of the South Pole Star. He is one of the Seven Lucky Gods who bestows longevity.

To the right of the front of the main hall was a poster for an old movie called ``Jirocho Ketsushoki Uchikomi Kojinzan''.

Next to it, the matchlock gun that is said to have killed Nikichi is also on display.

Nachisan Sekijoji Temple

Shin-Kumano Gongen-sha, located within the precincts, is where Mt. Nachi-san Kumano Gongen was enshrined and enshrined as the Shin-Kumano Sansha. It is said that it was named a temple.

On this day, a gentle dog greeted us next to the main hall!

Koyasan Shingon Buddhism
Principal image: Koyasu Enmei Jizo Bodhisattva
Mantra On Kakakabi Sanmaei Sowaka
Seven Lucky Gods Hoteison
Mantra On Maitareiya Sowaka
Blessed with blessings, Shimonraifuku, thousands of visitors, etc.

You will be overwhelmed by the very tall and magnificent stone walls. Further above the main hall are Gongensha and Seitendo.

When you go up the stone steps, you will see Jizo-do Hall, lined with seven colored banners of the Seven Lucky Gods of Ise.

This is the inside of the main hall. The principal image is Koyasu Enmei Jizo Bodhisattva.

In the back left of the main hall, Hotei-son is enshrined.

This is Hotei-son. He is said to be the only real person among the Seven Lucky Gods and is a Chinese Zen monk.

The bag he carries is called a kannin bukuro, and this is where the phrase ``the cord of a kannin bukuro can be cut'' comes from.

The two-year-old statue of Prince Shotoku in the foreground also has a strong presence.

summary

How was your visit to the Ise Seven Lucky Gods? As the blessings of the Seven Lucky Gods are written on the red stamp paper, ``seven misfortunes are instantly destroyed, and seven good fortunes are immediately born.'' The belief in the Seven Lucky Gods was born from the idea that many misfortunes would disappear instantly and turn into many blessings.

The benefits of the Seven Lucky Gods that I introduced this time are the main ones, but if you do some research, you will find that there are many more benefits. Even if the same Buddha has a different appearance, its blessings will also change, so if you look at the Buddha while knowing this, it will be interesting to see the Buddha in a different way than before.

Don't think, "Temples and sacred places are a little difficult to get to..." Please go out! I'm sure something good will happen.

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