Ebara-ji

Ebara-ji
家原寺
Basic information
Location 1-8-21 Osaka Prefecture Sakai, Nishi-ku, Ebaraji-cho
Affiliation Kōya-san Shingon
Deity Monju Bosatsu (Mañjuśrī)
Country Japan
Architectural description
Founder Gyōki
Completed 704
Main hall

Ebara-ji (家原寺) is a Buddhist temple in Nishi-ku, Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 704, and it is affiliated with Kōyasan Shingon-shū. The central icon is the Bodhisattva, Monju (Mañjuśrī).

History

According to temple legend the temple was founded in 704. It was the birthplace of the Buddhist monk Gyōki.

Pilgrimages

See also

Coordinates: 34°32′15″N 135°28′29″E / 34.5375°N 135.4747°E / 34.5375; 135.4747

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