Honryuin
📍 Tochigi, Takanezawacho · 2066 Kamitakanezawa, Takanezawacho, Shioyagun, Tochigi
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Honryuin stands rooted in Kamitakanezawa, bearing the dharma light into the present age. Like a great tree spreading its many branches, this temple extends the ancient teachings in all directions, blessing each generation with wisdom.
Benefits
lineage transmissionsuccession blessingdharma protection
