Kasho TenguVenerable Chuhoson, the Great Tengu of Mount Kasho
Kasho-tengu
Detailed Description
The Kasho Tengu distinctively stands apart from the common noun "tengu"; it is an entity unique to Kashozan Miroku-ji. At its core lies an actual historical high monk, the Venerable Chūhōson. This reflects a "monk-deification type" of tengu faith, wherein a holy man with superhuman ascetic powers settled into the mountain as a tengu (an incarnation of Kasho Buddha) after his death. Its ranking as one of the Three Great Tengu of Japan (alongside those of Mount Takao and Kurama), the boastfully largest Great Tengu mask in the country, and the unique votive custom of borrowing a mask and returning two the following year distinguish this tengu from other mountain tengu. Combined with its historical prestige as a prayer site for the Tokugawa family, the Kasho Tengu is deeply rooted in the Numata region as a tengu of worldly benefits, governing victory in battle, traffic safety, and the fulfillment of all wishes.
Source Information
種類全体の出典primary
迦葉山龍華院 (弥勒寺) ・中峰尊者と天狗信仰
著者: (寺伝・百科)
年代: 嘉祥元年(848)寺伝/康正2年(1456)改宗
出版社: 迦葉山龍華院弥勒護国寺
種類全体の出典primary
沼田市迦葉山弥勒寺・大天狗面 (観光資料)
著者: (群馬県観光)
年代: (現代)
出版社: We Love 群馬
Personality
A strict yet compassionate master of asceticism (Shugendō). Unfazed by treacherous paths, he guides practitioners to greater heights. He grants miracles to those who make earnest vows, but shows no mercy to those who take their oaths lightly.
Compatibility
修行・精進を志す者、誓願を立てて真摯に通う者と相性がよい。借りた面を返さぬ者、信を欠く者とは縁が薄い。
Abilities & Skills
Weaknesses
The dishonesty of worshippers who lack faith, such as failing to return a borrowed tengu mask. His existence is bound within the strict framework of temple and Shugendō precepts.
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