Ryuuginan

📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 15-812 Motomachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto

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Hours

9:00–16:00

Fee

¥500

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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History

Byakko

As a sub-temple of Nanzennji, Ryuuginan stands majestic, embodying the ultimate truth of Zen. The painting of the tiger and cubs crossing a river presents Zen's enigmatic teaching in visual form, guiding the viewer's mind toward sudden awakening. The karesansui garden expresses wave motion through stone and sand, allowing practitioners to sense truth beyond words. The fierce concentration of monks in the meditation hall stirs visitors' hearts, inviting them to confront their true self. The dragon-like power of Zen's teaching endures undiminished through all ages.

Benefits

Zen practiceEnlightenment pathMind's true nature

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