Kanchiiin

A sub-temple of Toji, Kanchiiin enshrines Vairocana Buddha and encodes esoteric Buddhist wisdom. Here one directly experiences the cosmic force of the universal Buddha. Entering this hall, one feels simultaneously one's smallness and profound connection to all existence. Understanding its relationship to Toji reveals the crucial role this temple plays in Buddhist practice. The beauty and rigor of esoteric Buddhism achieve perfect synthesis within these precincts.