Zenrinji
📍 Hokkaido, Hiroo · 9-4 Nishi-2-jo, Hiroo-cho, Hiroo-gun, Hokkaido
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Zenrinji Temple stands quietly in Hiroo, a sanctuary dedicated to Zen practice and the pursuit of enlightenment. The name combines 'zen' (meditation and the sudden insight it brings) with 'rin' (grove or forest), evoking a place of stillness and natural serenity. Throughout its history, the temple has served as a training ground for monks and a refuge for laity seeking to quiet their minds and pierce through the veil of delusion. Its timeless presence continues to guide seekers toward the profound peace that comes from understanding the true nature of mind and reality.
Benefits
Zen enlightenmentMental serenityExtinction of worldly desires