Hokusengakuji
📍 Hokkaido, Sunagawa · 444 Kuuchida, Sunagawa, Hokkaido
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
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