Darjeeling , the queen of the hills is known for its tea and the world heritage site of DHR ( Darjeeling Himalayan Railway ). The Japanese Temple, Darjeeling has been made to help bring people together from and creed and race in their aim to look for peace. It was made under Nichidatsu Fujii , a Buddhist Monk from Japan .
A fabulous Japanese Temple is located 10 minutes away from the heart of Darjeeling town. It is a two storied building which was built in a traditional Japanese style, in the year 1972. Just adjacent to the temple, a peace pagoda is located which highlights the four avatars of the Lord Buddha .
On entering the temple, there is a picture of the founder Fuji Guruji. Statues of Lord Buddha is also there which suggests that it is a Buddhist religious temple.
As you walk up the wooden stairs there is a large prayer room. The prayer timing is from 4.30 am to 6.30am morning and from 4.30pm to 6.30pm in the evening. People can also join the prayers and get a chance to feel the divine peace that the temple offers. You will be offered a small drum pad and a stick which you can use to drum in the same rhythm.
