Jiun-ji
📍 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward · 627 Yabu-no Uchi-cho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Like clouds of compassion descending from heaven, this temple embodies gentle wisdom and loving-kindness. Established in Shimogyo, it has long served as a spiritual haven for seekers of inner peace and understanding. The temple's teachings emphasize the development of compassion toward all beings, the cultivation of wisdom through practice, and the attainment of profound tranquility within the heart and mind.
Benefits
Awakening CompassionWisdom BestowedInner Peace
