“Did you know that \u6d77\u7985\u5bfa changed its name?” Today we will explore \u6d77\u7985\u5bfa. It stands in Tokyo’s Taito area. This Zen Buddhist temple has a rich history. It is a serene escape from the city.
\u6d77\u7985\u5bfa belongs to the Myoshinji school of the Rinzai sect. It is also known as Daiyuzan. The temple was founded in 1624. A priest named Kakushin started it north of Kanda Myojin Shrine.
Later \u6d77\u7985\u5bfa moved to Asakusa after a fire. The Hachisuka family supported it. People called it “Awa-sama Temple”.
The name \u6d77\u7985\u5bfa comes from a temple with the same name. It was supposedly built by Taira no Masakado in Shimosa Province. Kakushin was from that area.
Let’s look closer at the temple. You can experience Zazen meditation here every Saturday evening. Monks and lay people are welcome.
\u6d77\u7985\u5bfa is located in Ueno. Its address is 3-3-3 Matsugaya, Taito-ku, Tokyo. The phone number is 03-3841-2742. You can reach \u6d77\u7985\u5bfa from Tawaramachi or Inaricho Stations. It is about a 10-minute walk from either station.
\u6d77\u7985\u5bfa is more than just a temple. It is a place of peace. It connects us to the past. It offers Zazen practice for those seeking inner peace. As we leave \u6d73\u7985\u5bfa reflect on its history. Remember its contribution to Zen Buddhism in Tokyo.