The Fuqing Chamber of Commerce in Japan Actively Responds to the Fundraising Initiative by Kyoto Obakusan Manpukuji: "Commemorating the 350th Anniversary of Master Ingen’s Passing in 2022"

Kyoto Obakusan Manpukuji Fundraising Initiative: "Commemorating the 350th Anniversary of Master Ingen’s Passing in 2022"

Kyoto Obakusan Manpukuji is located in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture. Built in 1661, it spans 200,000 square meters and is a Buddhist temple supported by the Tokugawa shogunate during the Edo period. It was founded by Master Ingen, a high-ranking monk from Fujian, China, who traveled to Japan.For over 100 years (until 1784), the temple was predominantly led by Chinese monks, with 21 generations of abbots being monks who came from China。

Carrying on a long-standing tradition, the Kyoto Overseas Chinese Association now serves as the supporting organization for Manpukuji. Every year during the Obon Festival (Zhongyuan Festival), the Chinese community holds ancestor worship ceremonies at the temple.The cemetery on the mountain behind the temple mostly belongs to overseas Chinese and is managed by the Kyoto Overseas Chinese Association. Kyoto Obakusan Manpukuji is one of the few remaining Tang-style temples in Japan. It currently houses 23 main buildings, along with corridors, plaques, and couplets, all of which are designated as Japanese national treasures。

Manpukuji was planned and constructed under the guidance of Master Ingen. He is regarded as a great monk, following Tang Dynasty Master Jianzhen, who traveled to Japan and profoundly influenced the country. Master Ingen not only spread Buddhism but also introduced advanced Chinese culture and scientific knowledge of the time, significantly impacting the economic and social development of Japan during the Edo period。

In 2015, President Xi Jinping mentioned during his meeting with a Japanese delegation of 3,000 members led by Toshihiro Nikai, Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party, “When I worked in Fujian, I was already familiar with the story of Master Ingen traveling to Japan in the 17th century.”

Due to Master Ingen’s tremendous contributions to Japanese culture, he was bestowed the title of National Teacher by the Imperial Family before his passing, with additional honors conferred every 50 years thereafter. In 2022, marking the 350th anniversary of Master Ingen’s passing, Emperor Reiwa will traditionally confer a new title upon Master Ingen as a gesture of respect。

On the occasion of the 350th anniversary of Master Ingen’s passing in 2022, Kyoto Obakusan Manpukuji Temple is conducting a fundraising campaign for the restoration of the temple. We sincerely hope that all Chinese compatriots will contribute with joy and generosity. The names of all donors and sponsoring companies will be inscribed on a plaque for public recognition and preservation.The Sino-Japanese Huangbo Cultural Promotion Association will join forces with various Chinese organizations to contribute to the restoration of the Buddhist halls at Kyoto Obakusan Manpukuji Temple。

The minimum donation amount is 5,000 yen, and all funds will be dedicated exclusively to this purpose

Scheduled advocacy groups: All Japan Federation of Overseas Chinese Associations, Japan Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Japan Fujian Economic and Cultural Promotion Association, Japan Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce, Japan Fuzhou Ten Districts Association Federation, Japan Quanzhou Chamber of Commerce, Japan-China Fuqing Chamber of Commerce, Japan Fujian Economic and Cultural Exchange Association, Huangbo Culture Promotion Association

Donation Deadline: January 23, 2022

Account Information for Donations: Fuqing Chamber of Commerce in Japan

Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Nishikawaguchi Branch (Branch Code: 289)

Ordinary Deposit Account Number: 0694634

Account Holder: シヤ)ニッチュウフクセイコウショウカイ (Fuqing Chamber of Commerce in Japan)

Donation Deadline: January 23, 2022

1. Watanabe Ryuji 200,000 yen has been remitted

2. Chen Xi 100,000 yen has been remitted

3. Weng Chenglong 50,000 yen has been remitted

4. Soma Keiko 50,000 yen has been remitted

5. Lin Wenqing 50,000 yen has been remitted

6. He Dahai 100,000 yen in cash received

7. Wei Chengbing 50,000 yen has been remitted

8. Lin Changde 50,000 yen has been remitted

9. Guo Lianhui 50,000 yen has been remitted

10. Lin Wei 50,000 yen in personal transfer

11. Yang Huizhu 50,000 yen has been remitted

12. Masao Noguchi 50,000 yen has been remitted

13. Chiharu Kikuchi 30,000 yen has been remitted

14. Lin Dong 50,000 yen has been remitted

15. Weng Zeyi 50,000 yen has been remitted

16. Chen Zhong 50,000 yen has been remitted

17. Wang Mei 50,000 yen has been remitted

18. Sato Ii 50,000 yen has been remitted

19. Kenjiro Sato 　　　　200,000 yen has been remitted for the family of four

20. Lin Chun 50,000 yen has been remitted

21. Chen Fengping 30,000 yen has been remitted

22. Liu Lisheng 50,000 yen has been remitted

23. Lan Jingxiu 50,000 yen has been remitted

24. Li Hong 30,000 yen has been remitted

25. Wang Mingqiang 50,000 yen has been remitted

26. Fu Zonghua 20,000 yen has been remitted

27. Yang Yanqin 30,000 yen has been remitted

28. Lin Yanfang 30,000 yen

29. Weng Zilin 30,000 yen has been remitted

30. Yang Liyu 20,000 yen in personal transfer

31. Takizawa Mao 10,000 yen has been remitted

32. Wu Yingzhi 30,000 yen has been remitted

33. Ren Zuqin 50,000 yen in cash received

34. Chen Yihua 50,000 yen in cash received

35. Chi Jianping 50,000 yen has been remitted

36. He Lihong 20,000 yen has been remitted

37. Chen Hua 10,000 yen in cash received

37. Makino Saki 10,000 yen in cash received

38. Shi Menghang 10,000 yen has been remitted

39. Shi Yanli 10,000 yen has been remitted

40. Lin Wusheng 50,000 yen has been remitted

41. Liu Daochao 50,000 yen in cash received

42. Lin Jiang 30,000 yen in cash received

43. Masuda Toshiyuki 50,000 yen has been remitted

44. Chen Yangqiu 100,000 yen has been remitted