Virtual Buso 48 Kannon Pilgrimage #4 Kansho-ji Temple

     Kansho-ji Temple was founded in 1658 by Priest Nanmo (?-1600).  He raised money from 3 communities and built the temple.  What moved him so much?

     The Great Fire of Meireki broke out in Edo on January 18, 1657.  The fire lasted for 3 days, destroyed more than 60 percent of Edo, and claimed over 100 thousand lives.  Its smoke covered the whole city, and it was on the 24th that people could start to remove and bury those who were killed in the fire.

     The temple’s main deity is the statue of Cintamanicakra, who usually has 6 arms and holds chintamani (a wish-fulfilling jewel) in one of the six, which is said to have been carved by Gyoki (668-749).

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