Shinzen-ji
📍 Niigata, Sado · 90 Ōkubo, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
A temple where those pursuing the way of Zen have gathered. The many practitioners we have watched here have continuously refined their hearts in this place. Simply sitting and breathing. Yet within such simplicity lies the deep principle of the universe. Visitors too, touching the air of this place, shall have the chance to contemplate the true nature of their own hearts.
Benefits
meditation masteryenlightenmentmental tranquility
