Jitsukouoin

📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 187 Oohara Shorin-in-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

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About

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

History

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Nestled in the mountain embrace of Ohara, Jitsukouoin embodies serene silence itself. The Amida Buddha radiates the light of rebirth, purifying all who enter. The cascading waterfalls echo Kannon's eternal teachings, while moss-covered stone steps and ancient pines bear witness to a thousand years of prayer. In this sanctuary where yearning for the Pure Land runs deep, countless seekers continue to find inner peace.

Benefits

Pure Land rebirthHealing from illnessInner peace

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