(Translated by Google) This is an old temple in Kichijoji. Zazen is held on the first Tuesday of every month, and many people participate. You can also see people in suits. You can enter from 5:30 and zazen starts at 6:00. For those who participate for the first time, there is a story and explanation from Osho. Due to the declaration of a state of emergency, there was a sign saying that zazen is not being practiced. I hope the corona will subside soon and reopen. The people at the temple are all kind, and it is a very pleasant temple. I would like to participate again when the situation settles down. (Original) 吉祥寺に古くからあるお寺です。毎月第一火曜日に坐禅があり、多くの人が参加しています。中にはスーツ姿の方も見受けられます。5:30から入場可能で6:00には坐禅が始まります。 初めて参加する方には和尚さんからお話と説明があります。 今は緊急事態宣言の影響で、坐禅はやっていないとの貼り紙がありました。早くコロナがおさまって再開してほしいです。 お寺の方は皆さん親切で、大変気持ちの良いお寺です。また状況が落ち着きましたら参加したいです。

(Translated by Google) Although it is located in the center of the downtown area, Coco feels like a calm and open space. (Original) 繁華街の中心にありますが、ココは落ち着き・開放感ある別空間て感じがしました。

I didn't know that there was such a wonderful temple in Kichijoji. The name Gessoji Temple is also wonderful. The chief priest was absent that day, so his wife talked to us about various things. Thank you very much for Niwaki and Shikenji. I was told that if the chief priest is present, I can have the goshuin stamp written, so I would like to visit again on another day. Look forward to seeing the changes in the trees as the seasons change.

Founded in 1659. This is a Soto sect temple. It is said to have been opened at the same time as Kichijoji's opening. The white-robed Kannon seated statue enshrined in the Kannon-do Hall on the left side of the main hall has the oldest inscription in Musashino City (Genroku 2), and is said to be made of dry lacquer, which is rare among early modern examples, but we were not able to see it. Beside the Kannon-do Hall is a statue of Xuanzang Sanzang (602-664), famous for Son Goku. When you enter the temple office, you will be greeted by a monk carved in the shape of a tree root in front of you. At first it feels strange, but since it has roots, it feels substantial. Although it is located in the center of Kichijoji, the temple grounds are very quiet.

It is conveniently near the crowded Sunroad. Its graveyard has an eerie atmosphere!

Little Buddhist temple accessible from the shopping street.

(Translated by Google) It is in the shopping district of Kichijoji, but the hustle and bustle of the city is as quiet as a lie. In summer, festivals, calligraphy, aikido, meditation, and children's associations are held. In addition, there is a stone relief of Fengjin Raijin on the slightly odd shaped gate on the Sun Road side. (Original) 吉祥寺の商店街にあるのですが街中の喧騒が嘘のように静かです。 夏にはお祭り、書道、合気道、座禅会、子供会などが行われているようです。 また、サンロード側のちょっと変わった形の門にある風神雷神の石のレリーフが見応えあります。

One of my favorite temple names. It is counted as one of the four Kichijoji temples, along with Renjo-ji, Kosen-ji, and Anyo-ji. This temple was originally called Toganji and was founded in 1659 (Manji 2) with the opening of Kichijoji Village. This temple's name and temple name are based on the Buddhist name of Tenkyo-in Getsou Myosei Dai-nee, and it was passed away in 1645 (Shoho 2). In other words, it is a temple that may have existed before Kichijoji Village was founded. The goshuin was carefully handled by the chief priest himself at the temple office next to the main hall. While I was getting the stamps written, I was able to talk to someone else who was touring the stamps, and it was very helpful to be able to exchange information and talk about the stamps.

We were holding a local festival. People of all ages, young and old, young and old, were all smiling and looking like they were having fun. I felt that the temple was loved.

Nice temple with cemetery and parking lot. It provides a quiet retreat from the street, but there is only the main entrance from the south open (no exit through the North as those are through apartment complexes).

Back in 1999-2000, I was living in Seki-machi Higashi. The temple used to have a monthly Zazen open to the public. I started with White Plum Asanga in 1995 and it was more difficult than expected to find a Soto.shu temple that held Zazen sessions open to the public. Centro Zen the Mexico was open everyday in those days, so it was strange for me that Gessoji was open to the public only once a month... Everybody was very nice and welcoming.

(Translated by Google) Minami Mukai 迦 牟 尼 佛 🙏 In the income ranking of religious corporations in Japan, I am surprised because it is the 3rd place after the 1st place Soka Gakkai and the 2nd place Meiji Jingu 😳❗❗ The surroundings are lively, but the precincts are quiet and quiet, so it is recommended for those who want to take a break from the hustle and bustle. (Original) 南無釋迦牟尼佛🙏 日本国内の宗教法人所得ランキングでは、第１位 創価学会、第２位 明治神宮に続く第３位というから驚き😳❗❗ 周囲は賑やかだが、境内はひっそりと静寂を保っており、喧騒を離れて一息つきたい方にはおすすめ。

吉祥寺散歩で、サンロード商店街から西友に行くとき毎回目の前を通ることになるが、ここ4年間で初めて山門が開いていたのを見て、参拝する。初詣客向けに、コマ･けん玉･羽子板･輪投げが自由に遊べるようにおいてあった。正月気分にほっこり。2023年1月3日。

Here is the grave of my mother's parents.

Peaceful place with Sakura tree view on early March

(Translated by Google) He is a large landowner in the familiar shopping district north of Kichijoji Station. I also like the atmosphere of the temple. Famous events such as Gesso-ji Temple and Kichijoji Takigi-noh cannot be entered unless reservations are made early. (Original) おなじみの吉祥寺駅北部の商店街の大地主さんです。 お寺も雰囲気があって好きです。 有名な行事の月窓寺 吉祥寺薪能 などは早めに予約しないと入れません。