Kōzen-ji
📍 Nara, Nara · 10 Jūrinhatamachi, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
True to its name, Kōzen-ji prays for Buddha dharma's flourishing and sows seeds of goodness in visitors' hearts. All who enter its quiet gate find pure light in their hearts' depths. I too will always protect its radiance.
Benefits
Prosperity prayerTemple protectionBuddha dharma flourish