Jikouzenji
📍 Kyoto, Miyazu · 812 Ejiri, Miyazu City
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Standing in Miyazu, this temple illuminates the world with compassion's light. Even those tormented by fierce desires find peace and stillness when touched by its glow. Since ancient times, this compassionate light has shined gently, unwavering through the ages.
Benefits
compassion's radianceinner illuminationpeace realization
