Myōken-ji Temple — Attraction in Kyoto

日蓮宗京都十六本山を総統する妙顕寺は，京都における日蓮宗最初の道場で，三具足山の一つです。日蓮の高弟日朗の門下，日像が創建しました。日像は日蓮の教えを弘めるために永仁2年（1294）に京へ入り，皇居の東門前で東山に昇る日輪に向かって題目を唱え，京都における開教の第一声をあげたといいます。最初は四条大宮あたりに法華堂を建てますが，他宗からの法難に寺地は転々し，豊臣秀吉の市街地改造により他の寺とともに安居院（あぐい）通に移され，寺之内通が成立しました。法難の間にも建武元年（1334）に後醍醐天皇から法華宗弘通の綸旨を得て勅願寺となり，のち妙覚・立本・妙蓮・本隆の各寺などが分立します。 寺の歴史を物語る妙顕寺文書1656通や，日蓮自筆で，その思想的背景を知ることができる神国王書など5件が重要文化財に，本堂以下17棟が京都府指定有形文化財，狩野山楽筆の楼閣山水図屏風が京都市指定有形文化財になっています。 天文法華の乱（1536）に全山災禍に遭い，天正12年（1584）に現在の地に移ります。堂宇は天明大火後の再建になりますが，本尊は日蓮の持仏黄金釈迦仏像で，祖師堂背後の鐘真窟には日蓮・日朗・日像の遺骨が納められています。本堂前の石灯篭は妙顕寺型といわれて著名なものです。 東隣の塔頭泉妙院には尾形光琳の墓があります。光琳（1659～1716）は中立売智恵光院付近の呉服商雁金屋の子として生まれ，本阿弥光悦や俵屋宗達の画風を学び，琳派といういかにもこの時代にふさわしい流派を作り上げました。「長江軒青々光琳墓」と彫られた墓石は，100回忌の文政2年（1819）に酒井抱一が建てたもので，近年，寺内の総墓地から移された弟乾山ら光琳一族の墓石と並んでいます。 （京都市） Myokenji Temple, which presides over the 16 temples of Nichiren Buddhism in Kyoto, is the first training hall of Nichiren Buddhism in Kyoto and is one of the three Mt. It was founded by Nichizo, a disciple of Nichiren's senior disciple Nichiro. Nichizo entered Kyoto in 1294 to spread Nichiren's teachings, and in front of the east gate of the Imperial Palace, he chanted Daimoku toward the sun rising over Higashiyama, and made the first call to open the teachings in Kyoto. Says. At first, the Hokke-do Hall was built around Shijo Omiya, but due to persecution from other sects, the temple moved from place to place. Did. Even during the persecution, in 1334, Emperor Godaigo obtained the decree of Hokke sect Komichi, and it became an imperial temple. Five items, including 1,656 Myokenji documents that tell the history of the temple, and Nichiren's handwritten Shinkokuosho, which provide an insight into the ideological background of the temple, are designated as important cultural properties. Kano Sanraku's landscape landscape folding screen is designated as a tangible cultural property by Kyoto City. After suffering a mountain-wide disaster during the Tenbunka War (1536), it moved to its current location in 1584 (Tensho 12). The hall was rebuilt after the Great Fire of Tenmei, but the principal object of worship is Nichiren's Golden Shakyamuni Buddha statue, and the remains of Nichiren, Nichiro, and Nichizo are enshrined in the Shoshinkutsu behind the Soshido. The stone lantern in front of the main hall is famous and said to be of the Myokenji type. There is a grave of Korin Ogata in the sub-temple Senmyo-in to the east. Korin (1659-1716) was born as the son of Kariganeya, a kimono merchant near Nakadachiuri Chiekoin Temple. He studied the painting styles of Koetsu Honami and Sotatsu Tawaraya, and created the Rimpa school, which is truly appropriate for this era. The tombstone with the inscription ``Chokoken Seisei Korin Tomb'' was erected by Hoichi Sakai in 1819, the 100th anniversary of his death. Along...

I had a wonderful experience visiting Myokenji Temple yesterday while wearing a kimono. This temple is truly a hidden gem, far from the crowds of popular tourist spots. The peaceful and spacious garden is absolutely beautiful and full of elegance — perfect for a quiet stroll and reflection. The atmosphere felt serene and authentic, allowing me to really appreciate the traditional architecture and nature. The goshuin (temple seal) is also stunning and definitely worth collecting. If you’re looking for a tranquil, off-the-beaten-path temple in Kyoto, I highly...

Myokenji Temple : The mainhall is a gigantic structure. This main hall of Nichiren style was constructed in Edo period. Inside the hall you will see the family creasts ( symbol ) of congregation are depicted on every single wooden square boards on the ceiling. Life-sized images of "Nichiren", "Nichiro" and "Nichizo" are enshrined here. It is amazing in its size when you go close to the building although it's difficult to capture the true magnificence of this structure. It is one of the greatest spots to see in Spring and Autumn. ( Trans-word+ TGM...