I belong to Soto sect (Zen sect), Eiheiji Temple in Fukui and Souji-ji in Yokohama are parents.
Established as the Toda-ke family exclusive temple in the Edo period.
Toda-ke is based in Mikawa no kuni (current Aichi).
The Toyohashi zenkyu-in in the Edo period is a child temple of Shinshiro-shi senryu-in.
As the Toda-ke moves, zenkyu-in has also been transferred.
In 1633, toda-ke left Matsumoto, the whole Hakodate returned to Matsumoto again in 1725, when toda mituchika came back from Mie prefecture Toba. Re-built in Matsumoto-shi honmachi.
廃仏毀釈と廃寺
anti-Buddhist movement at the beginning of the Meiji era
Toda Mitsusada became Governor Matsumoto in 1872 and performs anti-Buddhist movement.
Abolish all the temples of Matsumoto, forced monks to close business.
Matsumoto zenkyu-in which is a family exclusive temple was abolished first.
I built Kaichi elementary school on the site.
The last monk leaves Matsumoto with Buddha statue, Buddhist instrument and sutra.
I moved to Myoukou-an in my hometown Izumozaki (Niigata Prefecture).
A few years later, collapsed due to a disaster. But thanks to believers izumozaki zankyu-in is built.
The reconstruction of zenkyu-in (Matsumoto) was done by Reishou-ji monk of oomachi.
There is a famous story with the abolition of the temple.
When the person in charge who came to talk about the abolition of the temple heard the existence of hell paradise (Jigoku Gokuraku), the priest wore white coat and brought the stand carrying the dagger.
“Jigoku Gokuraku is in Another World. Let’s Harakiri together if you want to see it.”
As I said, the officials ran away.
However, the order of punishment came out, and it became underwriting.
Secretly hidden in the attic of Sekisui-ji, went further to Tokyo and appealed to the person in charge, corrected Haibutsu-Kisyaku’s mistake.
And in 1877, as a result of the activity, it was officially rebuilt as Seiryusan Zenkyu-in.
But in 1896, Hondou disappeared by the fire. Rebuilt in 1906. The monastery, the Sanmon, the bell tower could not be rebuilt. 1993 Sanmon renovation.
Omote senke teaism seminar is open. Every January 15th is hatsugama. We hold a tea ceremony beginning at training.
About 80 students and customers gather, celebrating the New Year at handmade kaiseki ryouri.
Also, the ooyose tea party is held on November 3 every year. Koi-cha, usu-ccha, ryu-rei, tenshin omotenashi. About 300 people gather.
There are international volunteer organizations in Soto Buddhism that provide overseas assistance mainly in Southeast Asia.
I am helping with management and doing various activities.
I am helping to build libraries and elementary schools in Thailand and Cambodia.
Cooperated with Matsumoto performance of the National Cambodia Dance Company.