Shomyo-ji
📍 Nara, Nara · 7 Shobuikecho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Shomyo-ji has for centuries welcomed pilgrims as a training ground for ancient Pure Land belief, devoted to recitation of the Buddha's name. This place I have watched is where hearts devoted to answering Amitabha Buddha's vow find peace. This temple enveloped in the quiet of Shobuike continues to guide those seeking to walk the path to the Pure Land.
Benefits
Chanting fulfillmentPure Land rebirthBuddhist devotion
