A Soto Zen temple founded in 1346 by Tettu Giko, located in the quiet district of Takagamine. The main hall features a circular window known as the 'Window of Enlightenment' and a square window known as the 'Window of Delusion,' widely known as a design that visually expresses Zen teachings. The round window is said to symbolize the universe, great nature, harmony, and truth, while the square wind…
Genkouan was founded in 1346 by the Rinzai Zen monk Tetto Giko in the tranquil district of Takagamine. Originally established as a Rinzai temple, it was converted to the Soto Zen sect in 1694 when Manzan Dohaku became abbot, and has remained a Soto temple ever since. During the Edo period, the main …
Averting disaster, directional protection, warding off epidemics. Central at Fudo, Kannon, and Gion-related sites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "釈迦牟尼仏"
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