Tenneiji Temple
📍 Kyoto, Fukuchiyama · 1474 Dairo, Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Quietly situated in the mountainous region of Fukuchiyama, Tenneiji Temple serves as a haven for those dedicated to Zen practice and meditation. The natural surroundings, with their pristine beauty and tranquility, create ideal conditions for spiritual cultivation. Through the ages, countless practitioners have walked these grounds seeking enlightenment and inner peace. The pure essence of Zen teaching is preserved and transmitted here with unwavering commitment to the ancient traditions.
Benefits
Zen meditationMind-body unityPractice achievement