Ryuenji
📍 Saitama, Iruma City · 717 Shinku, Iruma City, Saitama
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Ryuenji stands as a temple embodying the pristine, flowing nature of the dragon. Its spiritual power purifies the hearts of all who visit. The white fox perceives within its hall the determined figures of monks practicing with dragon-like vigor, aspiring to ascend toward enlightenment. Visitors feel their hearts elevated by proximity to such earnest dedication. The temple's strength lies in transforming ordinary aspirations into sacred purpose.
Benefits
Purification of mind and bodyEvil wardingMental peace