Soukooji
📍 Hokkaido, Furano · Yamabe Shigaiji, Furano, Hokkaido
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Soukooji, enshrined in Yamabe, Furano, is a temple that transmits the light of Soto Zen. Surrounded by mountains, it continues to protect the flame of meditation and practice. Even as flowers bloom in abundance, the light of dharma continues to shine unchanging.
Benefits
Guidance to the path of lightLiberation of heartDevelopment of wisdom