The beginning of life
and the protection of life
to the scenery beyond

Temple in Koyasu
where
Kobo Daishi Kukai was born

Daishi was born here in Zentsuji,
Zentsuji City, Kagawa Prefecture,
in the year 774 (5th year of Houki).

Daishi, who continued to seek
the protection of the nation,
the happiness of all people,
and the true enlightenment,
thought that Buddhism was necessary
to help those in need, and became a monk.
He traveled to Tang as an envoy
to the Tang Dynasty
and was taught
the secrets of esoteric Buddhism
by Keika Kasho, who was also a state teacher.

We, Zentsuji Kanchi-in, are a temple of
“Koyasu Kannon”
in the place
where such a master grew up.
I keep praying for the happiness of
my family
while thinking about Daishi
when I was young, who ran around here.

That you are the hero of the world.

Teachings of Esoteric Buddhism

The principal object of Shingon Buddhism is the universe itself. This world, which includes our bodies and minds, is always and forever precious. I want you to feel with your whole body that each one of us, as a part of the world, is equally precious.

Odaishi’s teachings live on.

The Town of Zentsuji
and its Children

Zentsuji Temple, the head temple of Kobo-Daishi Kukai, is the site where Kobo-Daishi Kukai was born as Saeki Migyo and spent his childhood.

Wishing you good health together

Prayer
at Zentsuji Kanchiin

We provide consultation services for safe childbirth, safe growth of children, sound mind and body, academic achievement, employment, matchmaking, exorcism, healing from illnesses, prolonging life, and life-support services, as well as funeral and memorial services.

Pilgrims’ thoughts are put into.

A gathering place
for people's prayers

Eitaikyoku Ossuary, which has been in operation for 100 years, houses 7500 bodies of souls.As the name Eitaikyo implies, we carefully enshrine the remains and pass on the memorial services to the next generation.

If the Odaishisan were here now.

Thoughts of the Abbot

What would the Grand Master do today? How would he think? It is important to try to access the Great Teacher who will be 1250 years old.

The beginning of life and the protection of life to the scenery beyond

Temple in Koyasu where Kobo Daishi Kukai was born