Ryukoku-in
📍 Ibaraki, Shirosato · 1509 Shimoanozawa, Shirosato, Higashi-Ibaraki, Ibaraki
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
This temple receives the dragon's power, demonstrating the fusion of ancient faith and modern times. Ascetic practitioners facing the dragon—nature's shapeshifter, sometimes fierce and sometimes gentle—have awakened to enlightenment here. I sense the wisdom and freedom born from such sacred encounter.
Benefits
Dragon protectionUnderstanding impermanenceEnlightenment
