Seiryū-ji Temple (Hamamatsu)

Overview

Seiryū-ji is a temple of the Jōdo (Pure Land) Buddhist sect located in Tenryū-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is a branch temple of the head temple Chion-in in Kyoto, carrying the mountain name 信康山 and the temple hall name 長安院. Its principal image of worship is Amida Nyorai (Amitabha Buddha).

Highlights

• ●Branch temple of Chion-in, head temple of the Jōdo sect
• ●Carries the mountain name 信康山 and hall name 長安院
• ●Principal image is Amida Nyorai
• ●A temple located in quiet Tenryū-ku, Hamamatsu

History

As a branch temple affiliated with Chion-in, the head temple of the Jōdo sect, Seiryū-ji carries on the Pure Land Buddhist tradition under its mountain name 信康山 and temple hall name 長安院. The main hall enshrines Amida Nyorai as its principal image. For further details on its founding history, visitors are encouraged to check official or on-site information.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Make your way through Tenryū-ku toward Seiryū-ji, a branch temple of the Jōdo sect's head temple, Chion-in
2. 2Pass beneath the gate bearing the name 信康山 and enter the grounds
3. 3Press your hands together before Amida Nyorai, the principal image enshrined in the main hall
4. 4Take a slow walk through the grounds, noting the temple hall name 長安院 as well

Did you know?

💡 The mountain name 信康山 and the temple hall name 長安院 are traditional designations passed down with the temple. Amida Nyorai, its principal image, is a central object of worship in Pure Land Buddhism.

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