Jizoji - Okazaki

It is called Hatanaka Jizo because it is located in the middle of the field from ancient times, and it has been protected by the local people for generations. Dou was rebuilt in 1925, and Yamamoto Yakushiji was greeted by Taihei Yakushiji Temple. In 1945, it was named Hatanaka Jizo Church, and from 1947 it is the current temple name. It was changed to. The principal image is the stone statue of Enmei Jizo Bodhisattva Half-Buddhist Statue (Koyasujizo). The sitting statue of Amida Nyorai is enshrined on the left, and the Jizo of the Komuso who died after being cut by a samurai is enshrined on the right. Kobo Daishi is in the precincts. The nightlight on the left side of the precincts, which was originally in Akiba, is said to have been moved 150 years ago. Jizo-sama is said to be the melting of the earth and the love of the earth, and the origin of the name of Jizo-sama is that the earth is the beginning of everything and has the power to grow everything. I didn't know at all (sweat) Since he often wears apron, he has a deep relationship with children, and it is said that he can fulfill any child's wishes, but he is not specialized in children at all. According to the "Jizo Bodhisattva Primal Vow", it is said that if you worship Jizo, you will mainly get the following ten kinds of benefits. 1. The land is abundant and blessed with crops. 2, wife safety. 3. Even if he dies, he will be born in heaven. 4. In this world, you can live very long. 5, your wish will come true. 6. No disasters such as water and fire. 7, except that the body becomes weak. 8, do not have bad dreams. 9. It is safe to go on a trip. 10. You can meet many Buddhas. It appears not only in this world but also in the world of suffering, such as hell and the world of hunger, and it takes the place of those who suffer. "Buddha in hell" is Jizo-sama, and it is a mercy of great mercy that saves anyone anywhere. It is said that Jizo-sama here has a strong ability to protect the child born and to live a long life, and it is still loved and worshiped by the people of the town. The priest was a friendly and generous person like Jizo.