Episode 13: Origin of Myokoji Temple Bell Bell

　Myoko-ji Temple in Kamiseya is known as a sacred place where Nichiren Kamijin stayed on the way to Ikegami (September 17, 1282). The temple bell of this temple was made in the Kamakura period (1325) and is now an important cultural property of Kanagawa Prefecture, but this story remains about this bell.
　More than 500 years ago, there was a person named Asami Fujiwara, who ruled Seya no Satoru Fujiwara, who ruled Seya. . At that time, Yamato-shi and Seya were one town, and today's Yamato-shi and Seya were one town. This Yamada Igamori entrance was a person who was known for his great strength, but he also liked Go, and he was a go enemy with Mannenzenji Temple in the neighboring Onda Village, and he often enjoyed playing Go. . Mannenzenji is a Zen sect temple, but Yamada Igamori Irimichi was an enthusiastic follower of the Hokke sect (Nichiren sect). Therefore, sometimes flowers bloom in law theory.
　One day, the two, who enjoyed Go at Mannenzenji began discussing religious debate halfway. Go is becoming more neglected
"Let's stop go today, and let's make a decision by law."
That's why I decided to bet on something to win or lose.
"Now I shall bet on the armor helmet and the size of my waist."
And Igamori Irimichi says, Kazuhisa Tsushu.
"I will make the temple bell and half bells."
The story was decided, and it became a heated argument that made a fire. However, it is not easy to use. After a long question and answer, Kazuhisa Tsurishu answered the question of entering Yamada Igamori, and finally he won the entrance.
　So, as promised, Yamada Igamori entrance, who removed the temple bell and the half bell, wore a half bell, put a rope on the bell and pulled it back to Seya. And he donated the bell to Myokoji Temple, where he worships on a daily basis.
　Finally, the bell tower was completed, and I tried to hang the bell, but I did not hear the good sound like when I was at Mannenzenji. It's a tone like crying with a rustic tears. There,
"I'll definitely want to go back to the temple in Onda because I brought it forcibly removed it and brought it. Let's make a sacrifice of this bell."
That's why the Yamada Igamori entered the memorial service from Onda to Mannenzenji, Mannenzenji, and gave a memorial service. However, the tone does not become the original again.
　Even now, if you hit this bell, it sounds like Gonda and Goonda. When Yamada Igamori entrance road dragged from Onda, the wart of the bell was worn down and the tone would have changed. There are still castle ruins in Kazuyuki Seki, Yamato-shi, and there are also places such as Nagahori, Baba Yashiki, Yamadabashi, and Robasaka (Robasaka).
　Mannenzenji Temple later became a disciple of the 12th century of Myokoji Temple, changed his name to Nichiei, succeeded Myokoji thirteenth generation, and protected Nizan Ichiji Temple.

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