Ebara-ji
Buddhist temple in Nishi-ku, Japan
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Ebara-ji (家原寺) is a Buddhist temple in Nishi-ku, Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is affiliated with Kōyasan Shingon-shū. The central icon is the Bodhisattva, Monju (Mañjuśrī).
DeityMonju Bosatsu (Mañjuśrī)
Location1-8-21 Osaka Prefecture Sakai, Nishi-ku, Ebaraji-cho
CountryJapan
| Ebara-ji | |
|---|---|
家原寺 | |
Main hall | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Kōya-san Shingon |
| Deity | Monju Bosatsu (Mañjuśrī) |
| Location | |
| Location | 1-8-21 Osaka Prefecture Sakai, Nishi-ku, Ebaraji-cho |
| Country | Japan |
 Interactive map of Ebara-ji | |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Gyōki |
| Completed | 704 |
History
According to temple legend the temple was founded in 704. It was the birthplace of the Buddhist monk Gyōki.
Pilgrimages
- Thirteen Buddhist Sites of Osaka #3
- 18 Ancient Pagodas #1
- Saigoku Yakushi 49 Sacred Sites #15
See also
External links
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