The first sutra transcription took place here.

According to the Chronicles of Japan (Nihon Shoki).

The sutra transcription studio

In March 673, at Kawaharadera Temple, the transcription of the complete Buddhist scriptures took place, gathering professional transcribers.

That was the very place where Gufukuji Temple’s sutra transcription studio is now located.

In the 1400-year-old first sutra transcription spot in Japan, we prepare such templates as, for the popular Heart Sutra transcribers, for beginners, for children, and some for guests from abroad.

According to a recent study, human brain is likely to have a flash of inspiration when you have a deep concentration on doing things.

When you transcribe the sutra, free of thoughts and feeling the gentle Asuka breeze, you might come up with a flash of inspiration or fresh ideas, and that might be something that you have never experienced before…at the place where the very first sutra transcription was held in Japan.

The fee for the sutra transcription (excluding the admission 300yen)

  • The Heart Sutra 1,000 yen
  • The ten phrases of Avalokitesvara sutra 700 yen
  • The one phrase prayer of Buddhist Shingon Sect 300 yen

The fee for the sutra transcription plus matcha (powdered) green tea service (including the admission)

  • The Heart Sutra 1,800 yen
  • The ten phrases of Avalokitesvara 1,500 yen
  • The one phrase prayer of Buddhist Shingon Sect 1,100 yen
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