Chinkokuji Yakushi Ichikikushikino

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Chinkokuji 鎮國寺　/ 鎮国寺 Chinkoku-Ji, Ichikikushikino
冠嶽山 Kangakuzan 鎮國寺 Chinkokuji

鹿児島県いちき串木野市上名7647 / Kagoshima, Ichikikushikino, Kanmyo
The modern city of Ichikikushikino was established on October 11, 2005,
from the merger of the city of Kushikino with the town of Ichiki.

The main statue of the temple is Ki Fudo Myo-O 黄不動明王 Yellow Fudo /
身代り不動明王 Migawari Fudo Myo-O, carved by Kobo Daishi.
It is a secret statue and shown only once a year on April 28.
. Kobo Daishi Kukai 弘法大師　空海 (774 - 835) .

The temple was founded by 空海弘法大師 Kukai Kobo Daishi.
When he was on his way to China, there was a strong storm and rain.
He prayed to Fudo Myo-O, who appeased the waves with his sword.
When Kobo Daishi was back safely, he went to a nearby cave and meditated.
In the cave he had a relevation :
この地は鎮護国家を祈る霊地である "This area is a place to pray for the safety of the country."
Hence the name, 鎮国寺 Chinkoku-Ji.

. Namikiri Fudo 浪切不動明王 / 波切り不動 Fudo to cut the waves .

Oku no in 奥の院

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shuin　朱印 stamp 熊野薬師 Kumano Yakushi

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- source : oyakushi.com ...
- reference source : nippon-reijo.jimdofree ... -

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This temple is Nr. 27 of the pilgrimage
. 49 Yakushi Temples in Kyushu 九州四十九薬師霊場 .

. 薬師如来 Yakushi Nyorai Bhaisajyaguru .
the Buddha of Medicine and Healing

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