光明寺, Buddhist temple in Tokoname, Japan.
Komyoji Temple sits on spacious grounds with several structures, including a main hall built in 1930 and an octagonal building that define the complex. A prayer hall and traditional gardens occupy the surrounding area, providing quiet spaces for visitors to walk through.
The temple was founded in the early years and underwent a significant shift in 1229 when it became a Jodo Buddhist temple. This change redirected its spiritual focus and has shaped how people practice there ever since.
People gather here for meditation sessions and seasonal flower festivals, participating in shared Buddhist practices that have shaped the local community for centuries. Visitors can sense the importance of these gatherings as moments of both spiritual reflection and social connection.
The temple is about a 5-minute walk from Shimomaruko Station on the Tokyu Tamagawa Line, making it easy to reach by train. Prayer services and meditation sessions happen regularly on the grounds and are open to those who wish to participate.
The grounds include a historic priest residence called the Kuri, where priests and their families lived while maintaining deep spiritual commitment. This dwelling offers a glimpse into the personal side of monastic life that rarely gets shown to outsiders.
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