Chogenin

📍 Chiba, Chiba · 1252-1 Hamano-cho, Chuo-ku, Chiba

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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

Chogenin is situated in Hamano-cho, Chuo-ku. Through the layers of history known to us, this temple has long received the sufferings of all people. Within the space of practice and meditation, visitors face their deepest thoughts and gradually recover peace. The ancient power breathing in this temple's groves guides people from delusion toward the light of clarity.