The eleven faces and forty-two arms of
Kannon show great compassion.
People have felt very close to the principal
image of the temple and
called the deity “Kiyomizu Kannon-san.”
KANNON REIJO, THE EMBODIMENT OF
KANNON’S COMPASSION
KANNON REIJO,
THE EMBODIMENT OF
KANNON’S COMPASSION
Over 1200 years have passed since the foundation of Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Halfway up Mt. Otowa,
one of the peaks in Kyoto’s Higashiyama mountain range, stands the temple, to which large numbers of visitors
come to pay their respects to Kannon, a deity of great mercy and compassion. For this reason, our temple is
known as a “Kannon Reijo.” “Reijo” is a Japanese word meaning a “holy place”
with which the Kannon’s compassion is abundant.
The figure of Kannon embodies your thankful hearts—feelings of gratitude for coming into this world,
your tranquil daily lives, and your loved ones, friends, and acquaintances who are always there beside you.
In other words, worshiping Kannon means taking a hard look at your true self.
Live your day-to-day lives, expressing your gratitude.
And find the Kannon’s compassion in your everyday deeds.
We at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, along with the deity Kannon, wish for the happiness of all people across in the world.
When you visit the temple, simply put your hands together when in front of the statue of Kannon
and offer a prayer of thanksgiving.
Respectfully yours,
TOURS
Feel Kiyomizu, with hands-on toursA Kiyomizu priest guides international sightseers on a special tour of the grounds. He shows them around and takes them to visit several traditional buildings and historic spots, all the while explaining the teachings of the deity Kannon. We’re sure that you will discover new wonders of Kiyomizu-dera Temple as you hear the traditional stories of the temple’s origin and history that have been handed down over generations.
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千日詣りは、一日の参詣が千日分の功徳に相当するとされています。この風習は観音信仰の広まりとともに誕生し、古くから観音さまの功徳日として広く人気を集めました。大慈大悲の心であらゆる願いや悩みに耳を傾け、その苦厄を取り除こうとされる観音さまの慈愛を感じることができる一日です。 ＊本年の「本堂内々陣特別拝観」は、新型コロナウイルス感染症対策のため拝観ルートを一部変更し、献灯は行わない形で実施いたします。 千日詣り／本堂内々陣特別拝観 8月9日～16日 午前9時～午後5時 （受付終了） 夜間特別拝観 8月14日～16日 ～午後9時（ 受付終了）
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Jojuin garden 成就院
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Jojuin garden 成就院
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桜を拝して… 残り350日の命のはたらきに心を寄せた時、見頃の本当の有り難さを感じられるのかもしれません。 一刻も早い世相の安寧を念じております。 To worship cherry trees, If we consider functions of their lives for 350 days in a year, we might be able to realize how irreplaceable their flowers are for only 10 days.
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見える命は見えない命に支えられ、循環し、やがて後世に受け継がれていく。 一刻も早い世相の安寧を念じております。 Visible lives are sustained by invisible ones. The are all circulating and will be inherited to the future.
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京の東に位置する当山の西門より、拝する先は西方極楽浄土。 世の無事を願う祈りは古今東西受け継がれていく。 This is called The West Gate although the temple itself is located on the east side of Kyoto. The gate is supposed to be the entrance of Buddhist Pure Land. Sincere praying for peace has been inherited.
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その姿が現すのは、家族、パートナー、仲間、そして皆を大切に思うあなた自身そのもの。 This Buddha is the embodiment of your heart for family, partners, friends and people over the world.
Scenic beauty in all seasons and the solemn atmosphere of the temple grounds are being captured. Enjoy the stunning up-to-date pictures of Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
