Koennji
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 36 Omiya-cho, Shijo Dori, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
At Shijo Omiya in Shimogyo, Koennji weaves bonds of illumination between seekers and Buddha. Since ancient times, all who visit have connected with the Buddha and begun their paths of light. I have long watched the weaving of these luminous bonds.
Benefits
bonds of illuminationconnection to Buddhamanifestation of light
