Kōrin-ji
📍 Nara, Nara · 32 Inoueho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
True to its name, Kōrin-ji is an ancient temple in the high forest showing the deep path of self-cultivation. In silence one faces oneself and gazes at the truth hidden in one's heart's depths. I too protect that pure meditative light.
Benefits
High forest teachingSelf-cultivationHeart's silence
