'Sōji-ji' (總持寺) is one of two main temples of the
Soto sect of
Zen Buddhism. The temple was originally founded in
740 in
Noto, but was totally destroyed by fire in
1898. It was rebuilt over a period of several years and reopened in its present location at
Tsurumi,
Yokohama in
1911.
Zenshuji Soto Mission is a direct branch of Sōji-ji, located in North America.
See also
★
Eiheiji (the other main Soto temple)
External links
★
Sojiji web site
★
History and information on Sojiji
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