Kogen-ji
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 65 Sagatenryuji Asamanomambacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
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
As a subsidiary temple of Tenryu-ji, Kogen-ji continues the tradition of deep Zen practice and teaching. This serene temple provides an ideal setting for meditation and self-inquiry, where practitioners have long sought to uncover their true nature and achieve harmony within themselves through rigorous Zen discipline and contemplative practice rooted in Buddhist wisdom.
Benefits
Zen teachingsInner harmonySelf-discovery
