Guidance
Chouanji Soto Zen Temple
Choan-ji “everlasting peace temple”
Main image of worship
The main image of worship at Choan-ji is Buddha Shakyamuni
Founding year
Choan-ji was founded in 1505, during the warring period.
Founder
The founder of Choan-ji is Juten Eiko Daiosho.
Founding lay followers
Choan-ji was first sponsored by Masaki Tokishige, a feudal lord of the Masaki Family; and later, his daughter and wife of Satomi Yoshiyori of the Satomi Family, Goinkyo sama, helped in solidifying the foundations of the temple.
Rev.Bunryu (Fumitaka) Oyama
Resdent Minister
1597 Miyayama, Kamogawa-shi Chiba prefecture, Japan
〒296-0112
Tel:(011-81)4-7097-1255
Fax(011-81)439-67-2353
e-mail:chouanji1597@yahoo.co.jp