Kensōuin
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · Shimotatetcho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
10:00–16:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
Pre-written
Unknown
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Kensōuin is like a window through which Kannon's compassion shines. Within this quiet place, seekers of Kannon's salvation continuously arrive. The compassion of the thousand-handed Bodhisattva fills this temple completely. The view of Kyoto from this temple's window is embraced by Kannon's gaze. True to its name, this place is where Kannon's compassion opens its windows of grace.
Benefits
Kannon devotioncompassion cultivationbody-mind protection
