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Taisekiji Temple

大石寺
alternative words: Taiseki-ji Temple, Taisekiji, Taiseki-ji
keywords: temple
related topics: Shizuoka Prefecture , Kuonji Temple , Mt. Fuji
related web sites: http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~JE3T-WSI/ , http://www.sokagakkai.or.jp
explanation: Located in Shizuoka Prefecture near Mt. Fuji, this temple has been founded by Nikko, one of Nichiren's major disciples. It had been the head temple of Fuji sect insides Nichiren school. Since 1912, the sect has become independent and changed its name to "Nichiren Shoshu". At one time, Sokagakkai had been the major supporter of this temple but it is now divorced.


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