Only Japanese Buddhist Temple in Kolkata
Nipponzan Myohoji
Why locals love it
The Nipponzan Myohoji, commonly referred to as Kolkata’s Japanese Buddhist Temple, offers a tranquil space to visitors. It’s essentially hidden in plain sight; the type of sanctuary you’d blow right by unless you knew to stop and look inside.
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Why you should visit it
This temple is a place for quiet reflection and contemplation. It’s a beautiful spot, where the stress of the city seems to melt away. The compound houses a white building containing statues of the Buddha as well as a pillar with two lions flanking it. Behind the temple are small quarters where a few devotees and the head monk stay.
Special tip
When you enter the peaceful temple, you’ll likely hear chants of “Na – Mu – Myo – Ho – Ren – Ge – Kyo.”
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