Senbutsuji

📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · Kitamachi, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–16:00

Fee

¥500

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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History

Byakko

Senbutsuji is a sacred Pure Land temple where the Amitabha Buddha's Original Vow is utterly embraced. Its very name shows the path toward being chosen by Buddha. Within the silence of Kitamachi, the world of nembutsu meditation unfolds continuously. Throughout history, countless practitioners have visited to entrust themselves to Amitabha's compassion. This place eternally serves as the ferryman to the Pure Land.

Benefits

Amitabha rebirthselected nembutsuPure Land faith

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