Sangenin
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 76 Murasaki no, Daitokuji-cho, Kita Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
As a sub-temple of Daitokuji, Sangenin preserves the three profound mysteries of Zen teaching. I have long stood in the pure grounds of Murasaki, witnessing monks perfecting their path. The light of ancient master-disciple transmission continues to shine here eternal.
Benefits
mysteries of three treasurespinnacle of Zenpurification of heart source
