Daijōin
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · Daigiku-cho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City
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Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
Pre-written
Unknown
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Daijōin teaches the Path of the Bodhisattva. Deep roots of Mahāyāna Buddhism flourish here, and the light of Bodhisattva compassion continues to shine for the salvation of all beings. The practice perfected by ancient masters within these walls flows unbroken to this day. The great compassion of this temple deeply moves the spirit.
Benefits
Mahāyāna devotionenlightened compassionsalvation of all beings
