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Daihonzan Eiheiji 大本山永平寺

Eihei-ji Temple Eihei-ji Temple
Eihei-ji Temple Eihei-ji Temple

Daihonzan Eiheiji is located deep in the mountains of Fukui Prefecture. It was founded by Zen Master Dogen in 1244, and is an active Zen Monastery of Soto Zen Buddhism. More than one hundred monks are devoted to the practice of Zen at Daihonzan Eiheiji.

For more information:

Phone (Japanese): +81-0776-63-3102

Phone (English): +81-0776-63-3640

URL: https://daihonzan-eiheiji.com/en/



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