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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Exhibition | 京都伝統工芸大学校「作品展」 2019.5/18-5/26 open 10:00 close 16:00 仏像彫刻や陶芸、漆芸、木工芸、金属工芸、染色など日本の伝統工芸を学ぶ、京都伝統工芸大学校の学生たちの作品展を、経堂にて開催いたします。 本堂の「大黒天像」の修復や、真福寺大日堂におまつりしている東日本大震災の鎮魂と復興祈願の「大日如来坐像」の制作も、同校の学生たちの手によるものです。技術はもちろん、日本のものづくりの精神も受け継ぐべく、精進を重ねる彼らにとって、たくさんの方にご覧いただければ、今後の大きな励みになることでしょう。ぜひ、経堂へお運びください。
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Exhibition | 京都伝統工芸大学校「作品展」 2019.5/18-5/26 open 10:00 close 16:00 仏像彫刻や陶芸、漆芸、木工芸、金属工芸、染色など日本の伝統工芸を学ぶ、京都伝統工芸大学校の学生たちの作品展を、経堂にて開催いたします。 本堂の「大黒天像」の修復や、真福寺大日堂におまつりしている東日本大震災の鎮魂と復興祈願の「大日如来坐像」の制作も、同校の学生たちの手によるものです。技術はもちろん、日本のものづくりの精神も受け継ぐべく、精進を重ねる彼らにとって、たくさんの方にご覧いただければ、今後の大きな励みになることでしょう。ぜひ、経堂へお運びください。
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Seiryu-e｜青龍会
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Seiryu-e｜青龍会
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Seiryu-e｜青龍会
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Water Memorial DayCeremony | 水の日 2019.4.3
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Water Memorial DayCeremony | 水の日 2019.4.3
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Water Memorial DayCeremony | 水の日 2019.4.3
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.
