Hokusengakuji

📍 Hokkaido, Sunagawa · 444 Kuuchida, Sunagawa, Hokkaido

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Fee

Direct-write

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About

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

History

Byakko

Hokusengakuji Temple rests serenely in Sunagawa, a sanctuary dedicated to Buddhist practice and spiritual awakening. The character 'sen' in its name evokes the purity of spring water, symbolizing the cleansing of the spirit. Throughout its long history, the temple has been a refuge for monks and laypeople alike, where disciplined practice leads toward enlightenment. The grounds themselves seem to embody tranquility, offering all who visit a chance to quiet their minds and deepen their connection to Buddhist teachings and practice.

Benefits

Spiritual practicePath to enlightenmentPurification of heart

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