Ohara-dera Shorin-in

📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 187 Oharashorinji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–16:00

Fee

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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About

MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

History

Byakko

Nestled deep in the mountain village of Ohara, Shorin-in glows eternally with the ancient light of Pure Land Buddhism. Across more than a thousand years of watchful guardianship, this temple has steadily pointed seekers toward salvation. Graced even by the visits of emperors, this sacred ground elevates all hearts toward the highest states of being, wrapping them in Amitabha's infinite light. The timeless melody of Ohara continues forever.

Benefits

Pure Land attainmentnembutsu fulfillmentparadise rebirth

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