Daikoin
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 92 Murasaki no, Daitokuji-cho, Kita Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto
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Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
As a sub-temple of Daitokuji, Daikoin has preserved the ancient light of Zen practice. Standing in the pure lands of Murasaki, it has offered teachings to stabilize the minds of practitioners. I have guarded the profound path of this Zen temple since time immemorial.
Benefits
Zen practiceenlightenmentmental stability
