johnieee.bsky.social
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Anarcho-curmudgeonly, contrarian-Aberdarian with a lifelong punk attitude and a very slight buddhish tinge.....
I meant to say that there are no statues of Marishiten
December 21, 2024 at 11:37 AM
It's quite a small temple, set above a shopping street and although it's dedicated to Marishiten, the main statuary there depict Jizo san and Nichiren.
December 21, 2024 at 10:45 AM
I've been there a few times and from what I remember, there are statues, etc, of Marishiten on display. I seem to remember her being depicted on ema and they didn't strike me as being a male figure.
December 21, 2024 at 10:45 AM
It's Marici in sanskrit.
December 21, 2024 at 12:37 AM
There's also a temple dedicated to Marishiten in Ueno, Tokyo in the Ameyokocho area which is popular with tourists. It's called Tokudaiji and is located right by a couple of sweet shops.
December 21, 2024 at 12:35 AM