There are many statues standing on the grounds of Asahisan Fudoji Temple in Fukui city. Built in 1711, the statues of this temple have been protecting local people here from natural disasters and evils in their lives. Asahisan can roughly be translated as 'a mountain of morning sun'. Before the temple was built, people were suffering from natural disasters. Since there was a saying here that if Fudomyoo (Acala) is placed in the morning sun he would save humans from harm's way, people built this temple at the foot of Mt. Asuwa, aka, the place under the morning sun (Asahisan) in the hope that the Fudomyoo would protect them. When you look at the formidable-looking statues of Fudomyoo here, you may probably be convinced that they could truly protect us!
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Statues at Asahisan Fudoji Temple
Formidable Fudomyoo statues in the morning sun
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Lester Goh
9 years ago
I'm not very familiar with Shinto/Buddhism, with the exception of the goddess of mercy; but the Fudomyoo have always interested me. I always look out for them when visiting temples/shrines. They look so fierce, but it's like you know you'll be well guarded inside.
Thank you Lester for your comment! Yes, they look fierce. I too feel somehow protected when I see them, but also I feel like they are mad at me and scolding me!
Olga
9 years ago
That Jizo really looks very peaceful!
Thanks Olga! But do you feel he looks peaceful?! To me he looks mad and is about to attack me!
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