Keiseiuin
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · Monoyama-cho, 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
Keiseiuin is known as a Zen meditation training hall. Within its quiet atmosphere, practitioners listen to their inner voice and walk the path toward enlightenment. The teachings of Zen transmitted from ancient times breathe within these walls. The profound silence of this temple speaks the truth of all things.
Benefits
Zen meditationspiritual attainmentpath to enlightenment
