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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Jojuin garden | 成就院 雪景
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Shusho-e｜修正会
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2022.1/13-2/13開催 nendo×京都の匠展－NENDO SEES KYOTO－ 国内外で幅広く活躍するデザイナー・佐藤オオキ氏（nendoチーフデザイナー）と美術、工芸、生活文化等の担い手である京都の匠とのコラボレーション企画「nendo×京都の匠展 －NENDO SEES KYOTO－」が開催されます。 会場は二条城と当山で、当山では西門と経堂に佐藤オオキ氏による祈りをテーマに制作した作品が展示され、いずれも無料にてご覧いただけます。 [nissoudan] 西門にて1月13日（木）～2月13日（日）午前6時～午後6時 西門の階段を鏡面で覆うことで、西の空の景色が浮かび上がります。西門で行われてきた修法「日想観（にっそうかん）を、視点を変えて体感できる展示です。 [koumyo] 経堂にて1月13日（木）～2月6日（日）午前9時～午後6時 観音様の化身を表す33の照明器具を経堂に展示し、遠く離れた場所から送電する先端技術を用いて点灯。「目に見えないけれど、存在する想いやエネルギー」を感じられる「祈りの空間」が表現されます。
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Hon do | 本堂 雪景
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Snow scene | 雪景
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Hon do | 本堂 雪景
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Shusho-e｜修正会 THE FIRST EVENT OF THE YEAR TO PRAY FOR PEACE AND ORDER THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. For seven days from New Year’s Day to January 7, this annual event is held in front of the principal image in the nainaijin (the innermost sanctuary) in the Main Hall. Prayers for a huge harvest, the safety of loved ones, good business, and world peace are offered. Wishing for perfect health, visitors can receive gou-houin on the forehead, a stamp which has magic powers to avert evil like a talisman and gokozui, a sip of healing water. 一年間の安寧を祈願する年頭行事 元旦より7日間、本堂内々陣の御本尊御宝前において五穀豊穣、家内安全、商売繁盛、世界平和などを祈願します。参詣者には無病息災を念じて、額に朱印を押す「牛玉宝印」や「御香水」が授与されます。
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Shusho-e｜修正会 THE FIRST EVENT OF THE YEAR TO PRAY FOR PEACE AND ORDER THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. For seven days from New Year’s Day to January 7, this annual event is held in front of the principal image in the nainaijin (the innermost sanctuary) in the Main Hall. Prayers for a huge harvest, the safety of loved ones, good business, and world peace are offered. Wishing for perfect health, visitors can receive gou-houin on the forehead, a stamp which has magic powers to avert evil like a talisman and gokozui, a sip of healing water. 一年間の安寧を祈願する年頭行事 元旦より7日間、本堂内々陣の御本尊御宝前において五穀豊穣、家内安全、商売繁盛、世界平和などを祈願します。参詣者には無病息災を念じて、額に朱印を押す「牛玉宝印」や「御香水」が授与されます。
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.
