Chikouin
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
The wisdom in Wisdom Light Hermitage represents Buddha's infinite understanding. Rooted in the persimmon quarter, it answers the seeking heart of those pursuing truth. When contemplating this temple's main deity, countless stars in the mind converge into a single, unified radiance. All delusions scatter like dust before this light, leaving only pristine truth.
Benefits
Wisdom awakeningIgnorance dispellingTruth realization
