Taima-ji Gokunenin
📍 Nara, Katsugi · 1263 Taima, Katsugi, Nara
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Hours
8:00–16:00
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
Among the numerous halls of Taima-ji Temple, Gokunenin serves as an intermediary to the Pure Land of Amitabha Buddha. This sacred site, where ancient Buddhist compassion meets the devotion of practitioners, has brought peace to countless visitors for centuries. Within these halls saturated with the recitation of Namu Amida Butsu, the sanctuary continues to pray for the enlightenment and rebirth of all sentient beings in the Pure Land.
Benefits
Pure Land rebirthpeace of mindfulfillment of wishes
