Butshuzsan Nanko-ji

📍 Gunma, Ota · 271 Kamikobayashi-cho, Ota, Gunma

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About

MountainKitayama

SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school

PrincipalKannon Bosatsu

Founded1397

FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu

HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/

History

As its name indicates, Nanko-ji rises as a mountain for Buddhist practice in Ota. The southern light symbolizes the wisdom that illuminates the darkness of affliction. Under my watch, all who wander and visit are guided by that light toward the correct path.