Japanese Temple in Darjeeling

Darjeeling is a place known for its divine beauty and the many sacred monasteries or Buddhist temples. Sightseeing in Darjeeling is a beautiful experience for both the local and the foreign people. Darjeeling is dotted with a lot of temples and shrines. The Japanese Temple in Darjeeling is one of the beautiful Buddhist temples. Apart from these there are several monasteries and other temples namely the Dali Monastery in Darjeeling and the Dhirdham Temple in Darjeeling .

The Japanese Temple in Darjeeling is also known as the Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Temple in Darjeeling . The temple is located near the Peace pagoda. The Japanese Temple in Darjeeling is built in a pure Japanese architectural form. The peace rocks were built by the Fuji Guru in India. The Guru was very much inspired by the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi and felt the urge to build these stupas after being inspired by Gandhi's teachings.

The Japanese Temple of Darjeeling was built in order to promote peace after he saw the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombing in 1945. The Japanese Temple at Darjeeling was built in the year 1972. The temple stands on the philosophy of peace and spirituality. The designer of the temple was Dr. M. Okha. The spectacular view of Mount Kanchenjunga along with entire Darjeeling city line is best viewed from this place. If you want to experience the tranquility and serenity of life then it is a must to visit this place.

The best part of the Japanese Temple in Darjeeling is when the prayers are chanted. The humming and the solemn chanting of prayers give to the place a spiritual air. The visitors can take photographs inside the temple but it is strictly prohibited during the prayers. If you really want to know the meaning of peace and experience it then the Japanese Temple of Darjeeling is the best place to visit.