“Temple of the Golden Mountain” it is. \u91d1\u525b\u5c71\u6e90\u6b63\u7985\u5bfa is known by this name too. It is a temple of the Kenchoji school of the Rinzai sect.
\u91d1\u525b\u5c71\u6e90\u6b63\u7985\u5bfa stands as a serene landmark. It is located in Tokyo. The temple’s history whispers tales of faith.
Let us step back to its origins. The temple was founded by the ancestor of Iina Zemba. His name was Ota Toyoma Mamoru Morihisa. He established the temple. Nangi Sensho became the founder. This happened in 1555. Tadahira Tachibana helped revive it later.
\u91d1\u525b\u5c71\u6e90\u6b63\u7985\u5b5f is also number 32. It is a stop on the sacred pilgrimage. This is the sacred site of the 33 Kannon Bodhisattvas. It is along the Tama River.
The temple grounds hold more than just the main hall. It is written in the Shinpen Musashi Fudoki Koji. The grounds had five fields. It also had three ridges. It included nine steps.
The main deity is Shaka Nyorai. It is a wooden statue. It measures about eight inches. This is what history tells us about \u91d1\u525b\u5c71\u6e90\u6b63\u7985\u5bfa.
The temple faced hardship. In 1947 a fire destroyed it. The main hall was rebuilt. It happened in May 1955. The abbot’s quarters were added. This happened in August 1966. The temple was reborn.
Consider this about \u91d1\u525b\u5c71\u6e90\u6b63\u7985\u5bfa. Its story connects us to old traditions. It speaks of resilience. It reflects faith through time.