Ekoji
📍 Hokkaido, Sapporo · 10-20 1-chome, Shin-Kotoni, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Ekoji Temple is rooted in Shin-Kotoni, Kita ward of Sapporo, embodying the virtues of compassion (e) and broad dharmic teaching (ko). The temple's long history demonstrates its steadfast commitment to serving the spiritual needs of the local community through generations of social change. Its name promises to those who enter the boundless grace of Buddhist wisdom and the expansive compassion of the Buddha. To this day, the temple continues its sacred mission of alleviating suffering and offering hope and salvation to all who seek refuge in its teachings.
Benefits
Compassion of heartFlow of graceLight of salvation