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Eiheiji Temple: Zen Training, Painted Ceilings, and Soul-Cleansing Power in Fukui
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Michelin Green Japan Pick! Eiheiji Temple, a Zen Sanctuary Eiheiji Temple was founded in 1244 by Dogen Zenji, the founder of the Soto school of Zen Buddhism. Within the grounds, over 70 buildings stand in harmony, with the seven main halls (shichido-garan) connected by covered walkways—each essential for daily Zen practice. The on-site Rurishōhōkaku Treasure Hall displays cultural treasures, including the Fukan Zazengi (National Treasure), said to be handwritten by Dogen himself. In 2015, Eiheiji received two stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan, highlighting its spiritual and cultural significance. What Blessings Does Eiheiji Offer? Visiting Eiheiji is said to ...