Nagasakisan Kiyomizudera Temple

Japanese name： 長崎山清水寺

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Main Image Pindola Bharadvaja (Binzuru, a 'Rubbing Buddha') Category Other

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Description

Kiyomizudera was founded in 1623 by Keijun, a monk from Kyoto's Kiyomizudera. Its Main Hall, built in 1668 through donations by the Chinese merchant He Gaocai and others, is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property for its blending of Japanese and Chinese Obaku-style architecture. At the rear of the outer sanctuary stands an image of Pindola Bharadvaja, affectionately known as Binzuru. Its right hand is detachable, allowing expectant mothers to rub their abdomens while praying for safe childbirth. The statue is also revered as a nadebotoke ('rubbing Buddha'), which worshippers touch when praying for relief from illness.

Basic Information

Spot ID 10212

Temple / Site Nagasakisan Kiyomizudera Temple

Visiting Area Rear of the Main Hall's outer sanctuary

Visiting Status Confirm in advance (general worshippers are welcomed; ask the temple about hours for entering the Main Hall)

Address 長崎県長崎市鍛冶屋町8-43

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