vol.241 Enku & arako kannon temple

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　Enku

　Enku （1632-1695） was a Japanese Buddhist monk and sculptor during the early Edo period. Born in Mino Province （present-day Gifu Prefecture）. He wandered all over Japan, helping the poor along the way. During travels, he carved 120,000 wooden statues. Thousands of these wooden statues remain today all over Japan.

　

　Enku Buddha photos in Arako Kannon Temple.

　Arako Kannon Temple

　Arako Kannon Temple is located in Nakagawa Ward, Nagoya. There are many Enku Buddha （wooden statues official name is Enku-butsu）. Please come on the afternoon of the second Saturday every month. （The Buddhist priest of Arako Kannon Temple can interpret English.） In addition, You can experience the sculpture.

　Arako Kannon Temple

　138 Miyamado, Arako-cho, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya

　TEL　052-361-1778

　

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