Honmyou-ji

📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 490 Kitakado-machi, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City

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About

MountainKitayama

SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school

PrincipalKannon Bosatsu

Founded1397

FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu

HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/

History

This Nichiren temple in Kitakado proclaims the ultimate truth of the Lotus Sutra with unwavering faith. Through centuries of devotion, pilgrims have awakened to the marvelous Buddha-nature residing within all beings. The temple embodies the eternal significance of the Lotus teaching.