Kasui-sai, Buddhist temple in Fukuroi, Japan
Description
Kasui-sai is a Soto Zen Buddhist temple in Fukuroi that includes wide gardens and several buildings with traditional wooden architecture. The grounds extend over a large area with living quarters for monks, meditation halls, and a main temple hall with carved doors and shrines.
History
A Zen master founded this temple at the beginning of the 15th century as a place for monastic training. The complex was expanded several times over the centuries and rebuilt after fires.
Culture
The name of the temple refers to a Buddhist scholar from the 15th century. Visitors can hear the morning bell and watch monks move between the buildings.
Practical
The grounds are wide, so wear comfortable shoes and allow time to walk between buildings. Early morning is quieter and the air is fresher.
Did you know?
A tall statue inside represents a protective deity rarely seen at this size in Japanese temples. Paper slips with fortunes are fished from a container using bamboo rods.
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