Jorinzenji
📍 Kyoto, Ayabe · 1.3go Muranaka, Yatsuai Town, Ayabe City
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Surrounded by deep forest verdure, this Zen temple preserves profound stillness for seekers of enlightenment. Monks have faced their innermost nature here for generations. Within the whisper of ancient trees, the teachings of Zen continue to live and breathe.
Benefits
zen attainmentinner peacemeditative mastery
