Konsenji Temple

Japanese name： 金泉寺

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Main Image Kurikara Ryuo (Dragon King) Statue Category Myo-o (Wisdom King)

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Between the main and Daishi halls at Konsenji, Temple No. 3 on the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, stands a statue of Kurikara Ryuo. Regarded as a manifestation of Fudo Myoo, it takes the striking form of a dragon coiling around a sword backed by flames. The sword and dragon symbolize cutting through the three poisons of greed, anger and ignorance in Buddhism. Visitors can see the outdoor image at close range. The grounds also contain the Golden Well, traditionally said to have been dug by Kobo Daishi, a vermilion Niomon Gate and a pagoda. Temple tradition says Gyoki founded Konsenji at the request of Emperor Shomu. It remains a familiar stop near the beginning of the Shikoku pilgrimage.

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Spot ID 9032

Temple / Site Konsenji Temple

Visiting Area Temple Grounds Between the Main and Daishi Halls

Visiting Status Viewable outdoors on the temple grounds (confirm visiting hours in advance)

Address 徳島県板野郡板野町大寺字亀山下66

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