The Three Great Monju Temples of Japan 【Matsutakayama Daishoji Kameoka Monju】 Kameoka Monju Bosatsu Goshuin • Daishoji Dainichi Nyorai Goshuin 2-piece set ※ "Kameoka Monjudo" refers to the hall enshrining Monju Bosatsu, belonging to Daishoji Temple (Shingon Buddhism Chisan-ha sect) in Kameoka, Takahata-machi, Higashiokitama-gun, Yamagata Prefecture. The principal image of Daishoji Temple, the betto temple, is Dainichi Nyorai, but because the Monjudo is so famous, the temple is commonly known as "Kameoka Monju." Also, Monju Bosatsu has long been known as the Wisdom Monju, or Living Monju, and his vow is to "grant happiness and wisdom." It is said that he bestows blessings on various matters requiring "wisdom," such as prayers for passing entrance exams, achieving goals, and business prosperity. Due to his incredible blessings, he is called "Iki Monju-sama" (Living Monju) by the locals. 【Details】 Kameoka Monju in Dewa (Takahata-machi, Yamagata Prefecture) is counted as one of the Three Great Monju Temples of Japan, along with Abe Monju in Yamato (Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture) and Kireto Monju in Tango (Chion-ji Temple, Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture). It is said that in 807, the monk Tokuitsu of the Hosso sect brought Monju Bosatsu from Mount Wutai in China and, by imperial order, moved the statue from its previous location at Kamijiyama in Ise Province. At that time, the temple was called Monjuji. During the Warring States period, Date Masamune enshrined the old bell of Jifuku-ji Temple when he moved from this area to Iwayama. Later, when the area became Uesugi territory, a poetry and song offering event was held, hosted by Naoe Kanetsugu, and the temple received the veneration of the rulers of the time. ※ New • Unused Shipped in a shipping box, with measures taken to prevent water damage and bending, so please rest assured. ※ Size Height: 15.0 cm Width: 10.5 cm #ThreeGreatMonjuTemplesofJapan #Yudonosan #Gassan #Hagurosan #Tohoku #Ofuda #GoodLuckCharm #BuddhistTemple #ShakaNyorai #MonjuBosatsu #FugenBosatsu #ShakaSanzonZo #Omamori #Gofu #Oji #ChokaisanOmokuiShrine #YamagataPrefecture #Chokaisan #KameokaMonju #SacredSitePilgrimage #Ohenro #Pilgrimage #DewaSanzanFaith #MountainWorship #Folklore #FolkBelief #SyncretismofShintoandBuddhism