Genkō-an
源光庵
Genkō-an is a Zen temple in Kyoto, famous for its unique windows and blood-stained ceiling.
What it is
- A Sōtō Zen temple.
- Founded in 1346 by Tesshō Gikyō Kokushi.
- Revived in 1694 by Manzan Dōhaku.
- Main image is Shaka Nyorai.
What to see
- Main hall rebuilt in 1694.
- Blood-stained ceiling from Fushimi Castle floorboards.
- Round Satori no Mado (Window of Enlightenment).
- Square Mayoi no Mado (Window of Delusion).
- Dry landscape garden called Tsurukame no Niwa.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府京都市北区鷹峯北鷹峯町47 Open in Google Maps
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