Seiren-ji
📍 Nara, Gojo · 7-4-7 Futami, Gojo, Nara
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Standing serenely in the charming town of Gojo, Seiren-ji has quietly supported the faith of the local community. Countless devotees have sought Amitabha's compassion, cherishing hopes for the Pure Land paradise. The nembutsu services, maintained since ancient times, continue to be performed monthly with heartfelt devotion, connecting the present with generations of spiritual practice.
Benefits
Pure Land rebirthlongevitypurification and blessing