Ryukoku-ji
📍 Gunma, Minakami · 1668 Shiko, Minakami, Gunma
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Ryukoku means the valley where the dharma stream never ceases. In Minakami's deep mountains, this temple has preserved the dharma flow like a dragon, guiding countless practitioners of Pure Land Buddhism. Though time flows on, the silence and pure temple atmosphere here remain eternal and unchanging.
Benefits
dharma stream preservationspiritual growthrebirth through recitation