Eihei-ji
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| Eihei-ji 永平寺 |
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| Denomination: | Sōtō sect |
| Founded: | 1244 |
| Address: | Eiheiji, Yoshida District, Fukui Prefecture |
| Country: |  Japan |
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Eihei-ji (永平寺?) is one of two main temples of the Sōtō sect of Zen Buddhism. Its founder was Eihei Dōgen. Eihei-ji is located about 10 km (6 mi) east of Fukui in Fukui Prefecture, Japan.
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Eihei-ji is the main training temple of Sōtō Zen. The standard training for a priest in Eihei-ji is a two-year period of practice.
[edit] Branches
- Japan
- Chōkoku-ji (長谷寺), also known as the Eihei-ji Tokyo Betsuin (永平寺東京別院), in Tokyo.
- Chuō-ji, also known as the Eihei-ji Sapporo Betsuin, in Sapporo.
- Shōryū-ji, also known as the Eihei-ji Kagoshima Shutchōjo, in Kagoshima.
- U.S.A
In addition, the San Francisco Zen Center, founded by Shunryu Suzuki, is officially associated with Eihei-ji. Over the years, several of San Francisco Zen Center's students have spent time practicing at Eihei-ji. In 2005, the son of Suzuki Roshi, Hoitsu Suzuki, became Tanto of Eihei-ji. His frequent visits to San Francisco Zen Center have further solidified relations.
[edit] See also
- Sōji-ji (the other main Soto temple)
[edit] External links
- Wikitravel Travel Information about Eiheiji
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