Zuirinuin
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · Tanaka Monzen-cho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Zuirinuin is known as a grove of auspicious blessings, a Zen temple rooted in Tanaka. Practitioners have long sought the path of Zen within these walls. Blessed with auspicious energy, this place continuously refreshes the spirit. Zen practice has flowed unbroken here, with each generation of monks keeping its flame alive. True to its name, vibrant life and Zen wisdom converge and shine eternally.
Benefits
Zen practiceauspicious blessingspiritual attainment
