Kenninji temple (Kyoto) Copying sutras at a Zen temple

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Kenninji

TEL :075-561-6363
Address :584 Komatsucho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto
Access :JR Kyoto Station > (city bus number 206) > Higashiyama Yasui bus stop > 5 minutes walk

Introduction to Kenninji temple

Kenninji Temple was founded in 1202 and is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto. It is the head temple of the Kenninji branch of the Rinzai sect. Many cultural assets have been preserved, including the National Treasure Wind God and Thunder God Screen, architecture, gardens, paintings, and more.

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Kenninji temple (Kyoto) Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple Kenninji Temple was founded in 1202 and is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto.It is the head temple of the Kenninji branch of the Rinzai sect. Many cultural assets have been preserved, including the National Treasure Wind God and Thunder God Screen, architecture, gardens, paintings, and more.

Sutra copying experience

Copying sutras was available to visitors at any time without the need for a reservation. The fee was 1,000 yen. There was also an admission fee of 500 yen.

When I applied at the temple office, I was given paper to copy sutras and a brush pen. After that, I went to a nearby copying room and copied sutras.

The Heart Sutra was printed lightly on the copying paper, and I traced it over. On the way, I heard the sound of wind chimes outside.

I gradually got tired and my writing became sloppy, but I finished writing everything in about 60 minutes. Finally, I wrote my name, the date, and my wish.

When I told the temple staff that I was done, I was given a temple stamp.