Kogen Hoseki Zen-ji
📍 Hyogo, Kobe · 7-3-2 Kusunokicho, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
In this quiet Zen temple of Kusunokicho, the ancient way of Zen continues to breathe. The broad heart expressed in its name welcomes countless practitioners. In zazen's deep meditation, the fundamental question of mind echoes. Within this temple's silence, one encounters one's true self.
Benefits
Zen masteryPurificationEnlightenment path