Koushoji

📍 Chiba, Katsuura · Katsuura 49, Katsuura, Chiba Prefecture

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About

MountainKitayama

SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school

PrincipalKannon Bosatsu

Founded1397

FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu

HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/

History

In this place surrounded by lofty mountains, a radiant Buddha has been revered since ancient times. Those embraced by this sacred light never despair, even in darkness. I too feel my spirit become cleansed when bathed in such exalted luminescence and virtue.