Jigen-ji

📍 Tokushima, Masaki Kanjosui Waterfall 18 · Katsuuragi-gun Kamikatsu-cho

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

8:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Available

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About

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

History

Byakko

Jigen-ji is an ancient temple nestled deep in the mountains in Masaki, Kanjosui Waterfall area of Katsuuragi-gun, Kamikatsu-cho. As its name "Jigen" suggests, it is a sacred place where the compassionate gaze of Avalokitesvara continues to watch over all people. Situated in the quiet mountain setting, it is a special place where visitors can worship while their hearts are cleansed by the sound of the waterfall. Far removed from urban bustle, it is an ideal environment for cleansing the mind and concentrating the spirit within nature's depths. For those seeking training and meditation, it is truly an ideal sacred site.

Benefits

compassionate harmonyfulfillment of wishesspiritual purificationhealing from illnesshousehold safetywarding off calamitynatural harmony

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