Dōjō-ji, Buddhist temple in Shakujii-Dai, Japan.
Description
Dōjō-ji is a Buddhist temple in Shakujii-Dai featuring a three-story wooden pagoda built in 1973 as its main architectural landmark. The temple grounds spread across multiple areas and blend with the surrounding park landscape, which includes two large ponds.
History
Toshima Terutoki founded Dōjō-ji in 1372 as a sanctuary for Buddhist practice following Soto Zen principles in the Nerima district. The temple has remained a center of spiritual continuity in this region for many centuries since.
Culture
The temple functions as a gathering place where the local community practices Buddhist ceremonies and meditation according to Soto Zen traditions. Visitors can observe the daily rituals and spiritual rhythms that structure life here.
Practical
The temple sits near the Nerima Shakujii Furusato Museum and is easily accessible through multiple entrances connected to the surrounding park paths. The grounds are well-maintained with clear routes for walking through the complex.
Did you know?
The temple grounds are fully interwoven with Shakujii Park, positioning the religious structures between two large ponds called Shakujii and Sanpoji. This setting creates an unexpected harmony between the spiritual space and nature that catches many visitors by surprise.
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