Joyoden

�@The Joyoden (Founder's Hall) is the mausoleum of Dogen zenji, who is slso known by his title of Koso Joyo Daishi ("founder, receiver and transmitter of true dharma, great teacher". The main altar contains the image and ashes of Dogen zenji, plus images and ashes of several of his early successors. Following a custom initiated by Dogen's successor, Ejo zenji, the images are served daily just as though they were living teachers. In this way, respect and appreciation are shown for the teachings that live on to this day.
�@On the right, another altar holds memorial tablets and ashes of all his successors as heads of Eiheiji. The ashes of other priests who have contributed to Soto teachings are also often installed there.