川崎大師 Kawasaki Daishi Heikenji English Sites

Catedrals

Dai-Hondo

This hall was destroyed by fire during the war in April 1945.
It was rebuilt in May 1958. The image of Kobo Daishi was transferred there, and in May 1964 a solemn ceremony was held.

The hall is constructed of steel and concrete. It is a splendid cathedral of the Showa period with an architectural style of the Heian period.

Dai-Hondo

Dai-Sanmon (Main Gate)

This gate was built in November 1977 to commemorate the 850th anniversary of the founding of Kawasaki Daishi (HeikenjiTemple).On the gate rest images of Yakushi Nyorai (The Medicine Master Buddha) and the Four Heavenly Kings.

Dai-Sanmon (Main Gate)

Prayer Hall for Safe Driving

This gate was built in November 1977 to commemorate the 850th anniversary of the founding of Kawasaki Daishi (HeikenjiTemple).On the gate rest images of Yakushi Nyorai (The Medicine Master Buddha) and the Four Heavenly Kings.

Prayer Hall for Safe Driving

Hakkaku Gojunoto
(Octagonal Five-Storied Pagoda, Restoration Pagoda)

This pagoda was completed in March 1984 in recognition of the 1,150th anniversary of the death of Kobo Daishi, and to coincide with the Displaying of the Image Festival which is held once every ten years.This five-storied pagoda of the temple is built in a simple and solemn octagon in compliance with the form of the ShingonSchool.An octagon is a building form which is akin to the circle, symbolizing broad-mindedness and wholeness.There is also an analogy with devotion to Buddhism through Shakamuni’s teaching of the“Eight Right Ways.”

Hakkaku Gojunoto

Statue of Prayer and Peace

The foremost wish of the Head Priest of this temple is for eternal peace in the world. This statue was erected in accordance with his wish, and to coincide with the 1,150th anniversary of Kobo Daishi’s death, and with the Displaying of the Image Festival, which was held on October 7,1984.

Statue of Prayer and Peace