Reiun-in (Tofuku-ji)（霊雲院 東福寺）
A Serene Zen Garden Revival at Tōfuku-ji Reiun-in, a tranquil sub-temple of Kyoto’s Tōfuku-ji complex, embodies the quiet beauty and meditative spirit of Rinzai Zen Buddhism. Founded in 1526 during the Muromachi period, it offers a unique journey through time, architecture, and landscape design. The gardens, originally created in 1543, had once fallen into neglect. […]
Kennin-ji （建仁寺）
Kyoto’s Oldest Zen Temple and Its Symbolic Gardens Kennin-ji, founded in 1202, stands as Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple. Located in the Gion district, this temple is not only historically significant but also a key spiritual site in Kyoto. It ranks among the Five Great Zen Temples (Gozan system), which formed the foundation of Zen Buddhism […]