Onzan-ji explained

Onzan-ji (Onzan Temple) (Japanese: 恩山寺) is a Koyasan Shingon temple in Komatsushima, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Temple # 18 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage, the main image is of Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaiṣajyaguru: "King of Medicine Master and Lapis Lazuli Light").

History

• The temple was constructed during Emperor Shōmu's reign.
• In the Tenshō (天正, 1573–1592) era, the temple was destroyed by fire during Chōsokabe Motochika (長宗我部 元親) force.
• In the Edo era, the temple was rebuilt with the support of Hachisuka clan (蜂須賀氏).
• In the Bunsei (文政, 1804–1830) era, current buildings were constructed. ^{[1] [2]}

Cultural Properties

The temple was designated Prefectural Cultural Properties in 1954.

See also

• Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage

References

• Book: 四国八十八箇所霊場会 . 先達教典 . 2006.

External links

• 第18番札所 母養山 宝樹院 恩山寺（四国八十八箇ヶ所霊場会公式）

Notes and References

1. Book: The 88 Temples of Shikoku Island, Japan . 52 . Miyata, Taisen . Koyasan Buddhist Temple, Los Angeles . 2006.
2. Book: Shikoku henro hitori aruki dōgyō-ninin . Miyazaki, Tateki . Matsuyama . 2004 . 44.