Tokyo Cultural Experience by IJCEE

Tour itinerary

Engakuji Temple

Engakuji Temple is ranked 2nd in the Five Great Zen Temples in Kamakura. The buildings stand in a straight line from Somon (the Main Gate) to the innermost building. This is the typical Zen style. O-gane (Great Bell) is designated as a national treasure. After visiting Butsuden (the Buddhist Sanctum) which houses the principal image, you can enjoy the views from Ryoan-in (one of the subordinate temples) on the top of the hill, and the beautiful front garden of the Hojo (the chief priest's residence). Zen spirit with 800 years' history has healed people who practice Zen at the training hall near the national treasure called Shari-den (the Reliquary Hall).

Meigetsu-in Temple

Meigetsu-in is known as a flower temple. Through the round window of the Main Hall, the dry landscape garden can be seen. The circle like a full-moon is said to represent the state of enlightenment. A dry landscape garden, mainly composed of rocks and white sand, was created as a Zen training place. The soothing sound of dripping water in Tsurube-No-I (one of the Ten Wells in Kamakura) and flowers adorned every here and there in the precincts make you feel the beauty of Japan.

Tokeiji Temple

In the Edo Period, a wife could not divorce her husband without permission of the husband himself. Once such women in trouble ran into this temple, however, they were entitled to a divorce by the law of the temple. Tokeiji was the only convent granted the authority by the Shogunate. Its treasure museum includes the material concerning marriage which tells us about such women's sorrow and pain, Makie lacquer works, pictures, calligraphy and ancient documents. You can also appreciate "Suigetsu (water moon) Kannon" said to be the most beautiful Kannon statue in Kamakura.

Notes

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Zen Meditation Experience

 

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