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Chion-in (知恩院, Monastery of Gratitude) in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan is the headquarters of the Jōdo-shū (Pure Land Sect) founded by Hōnen (1133–1212), who proclaimed that sentient beings are reborn in Amida Buddha's Western Paradise (Pure Land) by reciting the nembutsu, Amida Buddha's name.
The vast compounds of Chion-in include the site where Hōnen settled to disseminate his teachings and the site where he died.
Your average temple, with a really cool gate. I was lucky enough to go on a day where the monks were ringing the large bell. That was beautiful!
Taleah CoxDec 29, 2017
Grand place. Outside of autumn this place wouldn't be 5 stars.
Joshua TanDec 13, 2017
A bit packed, but sooooo worth it to come during New Years when they LITERALLY ring in the new year
Corbin InJapanFeb 19, 2018
The main temple is under renovation and blocked off until 2019. But the area still offers much for visitors. Try hojo garden for 400 yen. It's worth the price.
Oh-hyun KwonSep 6, 2017
Chion-in is the head Temple of the Jodo Sect of Japanese Buddhism.
Michael Suresh RajDec 10, 2017
Your average temple, with a really cool gate. I was lucky enough to go on a day where the monks were ringing the large bell. That was beautiful!
Taleah CoxDec 29, 2017
Grand place. Outside of autumn this place wouldn't be 5 stars.
Joshua TanDec 13, 2017
A bit packed, but sooooo worth it to come during New Years when they LITERALLY ring in the new year
Corbin InJapanFeb 19, 2018
The main temple is under renovation and blocked off until 2019. But the area still offers much for visitors. Try hojo garden for 400 yen. It's worth the price.
Oh-hyun KwonSep 6, 2017
Chion-in is the head Temple of the Jodo Sect of Japanese Buddhism.
Michael Suresh RajDec 10, 2017
Your average temple, with a really cool gate. I was lucky enough to go on a day where the monks were ringing the large bell. That was beautiful!
Taleah CoxDec 29, 2017
Grand place. Outside of autumn this place wouldn't be 5 stars.
Joshua TanDec 13, 2017
A bit packed, but sooooo worth it to come during New Years when they LITERALLY ring in the new year
Corbin InJapanFeb 19, 2018
The main temple is under renovation and blocked off until 2019. But the area still offers much for visitors. Try hojo garden for 400 yen. It's worth the price.
Oh-hyun KwonSep 6, 2017
Chion-in is the head Temple of the Jodo Sect of Japanese Buddhism.
Michael Suresh RajDec 10, 2017
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