Myorinji
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 14-1 Tenryu-ji Imahori-cho, Saga, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
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
Myorinji Temple spreads like a subtly wondrous grove in Saga, guiding those lost in the forest of delusion. Near Tenryu-ji, this temple opens pilgrims' hearts like blooming white lotus, revealing the path to Buddhahood. Ancient Zen monks found enlightenment in this sacred grove.
Benefits
Lotus Sutra devotionLotus wisdomPath to Buddhahood opens
