Daisen-in
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 54-1 Murasaki Daitokuji-cho, Kita Ward, Kyoto
About
Sect 臨済宗大徳寺派
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Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
¥700
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
History
Within the Daitoku-ji complex, Daisen-in stands as a masterpiece of Zen aesthetics and spiritual practice. Its renowned dry rock garden serves as a profound meditation tool where monks and seekers have discovered enlightenment through contemplation of its symbolic landscape. The interplay of stone, sand, and void invites visitors to perceive the infinite within the finite and achieve deeper understanding of Zen truth.
Benefits
Essence of ZenStone garden meditationPath to enlightenment
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