Soen-ji Temple
📍 Nara, Yamatokoriyama · 43-1 Motomachi, Yamatokoriyama, Nara
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
A temple preserving the spiritual light of the Pure Land teachings, deeply rooted in the local community. Situated in Motomachi, it continues to echo with the chanting of nembutsu prayers. Beyond life's suffering, the lamp of aspiration toward the Western Pure Land still shines brightly at this sacred sanctuary.
Benefits
Pure Land devotionattainment of rebirthelimination of defilements
