🇯🇵Fukui Travel｜Transcend the World to Eiheiji Temple

Who among my family members understands? In order to go to Eiheiji Temple, we both put in a lot of effort and it took us two whole days to get there. Because of this, this trip seemed even more precious. As soon as we got off the bus the next day, we knew we would definitely fall in love with this Zen temple hidden in the winter mountains. Eiheiji Temple is located in Fukui Prefecture. It was built by Zen Master Dogen in 1244 after he returned from China after completing his studies in Soto Zen Buddhism, with the sole purpose of spreading Zen Buddhism. As an important temple of Japanese Zen Buddhism, it is not only a spiritual home for practitioners, but also a world cultural heritage. The entire temple is built along the mountainside, with Buddhist temples, Dharma halls, monk halls, etc. arranged in an orderly manner. The architectural style is simple and pure, blending perfectly with the surrounding natural environment without any sense of incongruity. The seven-hall monastery on the top of the mountain vividly displays the typical layout of a Zen temple. At Eiheiji, practice is part of everyday life. The monks meditate, chant scriptures, and work every day. Their lives are simple and plain, but they are full of self-discipline and diligence. This place is also famous for its strict meditation practice. They follow the teachings of Zen Master Dogen and integrate practice into every aspect of their lives. Visitors can participate in a 50-minute meditation experience at 13:30 every day, but reservations must be made in advance. 🏠Address: 5-15 Shihi, Eiheiji, Yoshida District, Fukui 910-1228 Japan ⏰Business hours: 8:30 - 16:30 When traveling to Fukui, you must not miss Eiheiji Temple to experience the tranquility and power that transcends the world! #Fukui Prefecture Tourism #Eiheiji Temple