Taihikaku Senkaoji

📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 62 Arashima Nakaoshitashita-cho, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

10:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Unknown

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About

MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

History

Byakko

True to its name, Taihikaku is a sacred place filled with the bodhisattva heart, bearing all suffering and extending the hand of salvation. Cradled in Arashiyama's deep embrace, Senkaoji's light symbolizes infinite compassion. We felt the heart of compassion for all life blossom here. The light like the full moon continues to illuminate those who suffer. Great compassion is the most noble power of all.

Benefits

Great compassionSave all beingsMoon's light

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