Day: November 15, 2022

Nison-in Temple

 The Bell of Happiness

This bell is called the Bell of Happiness.

 It’s a name that makes you happy just by hearing it.

 This bell rings three times, one set.

 First time!

 Pray for the happiness that you are alive and ring the bell.

 And the second time!

 Ring the bell in gratitude for all living beings.

 Finally for the 3rd time!

 Ring the bell to pray for “happiness for all peoples of the world.”

 Finally, we conclude with a rather global wish.

 Anyone can ring the bell freely, so the bells occasionally ring in the precincts.

 It was reverberating!

Nison-in Temple

 Principal image

Principal image: standing statues of Shaka Nyorai and Amida Nyorai

 The two main statues look like twins and are important cultural properties.

 When you have completed your life, please guide me to the Pure Land.  It is enshrined in the center of the main hall, with a Shaka Nyorai statue on the right and an Amida Nyorai statue on the left.

Nison-in Temple

 Overview

Nison-in is a temple of the Tendai sect of Buddhism that has been around for more than 1,200 years and is surrounded by beautiful scenery.  

 This temple, which spreads out at the foot of Mt. Ogura and is mentioned in “Hyakunin Isshu”, is famous as a famous place for autumn leaves, and the scenery of each season is superb.  

 It is called ‘Nison-in Temple’ because it enshrines two Buddhas, Shaka Nyorai and Amida Nyorai.

 The wide approach to the shrine is called “Autumn Leaves Baba”, and the autumn foliage fascinates the hearts of visitors.