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Chinso
Shokoku-ji Jotenkaku Museum
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The Zen teachings of Bodhidharma, the patriarch of Zen Buddhism, have been passed down from Zen masters to disciples until this day. Shokoku-ji Temple was founded by Zen monk Muso Soseki. He received Zen teachings from Japanese Buddhist monk Koho Kennichi who had received them from Chinese Buddhist monk Mugaku Sogen who came to Japan in the 13th century.
As a symbol of passing on the teachings, the master’s portrait and robes were given to the disciples.
The portrait was called “chinso.” The chinso portrait was not only proof of passing on the teachings, but it was also displayed at the master’s memorial services.
Memorial services for Shokoku-ji founder Muso Soseki and second-generation head priest Shun’oku Myoha remain important Buddhist events at Shokoku-ji.
This exhibition includes many chinso portraits shown to the public for the first time. They continue to convey Zen teachings.
See the work of Zen monks who trained at the Shokoku-ji head temple and its branch temples.
As a symbol of passing on the teachings, the master’s portrait and robes were given to the disciples.
The portrait was called “chinso.” The chinso portrait was not only proof of passing on the teachings, but it was also displayed at the master’s memorial services.
Memorial services for Shokoku-ji founder Muso Soseki and second-generation head priest Shun’oku Myoha remain important Buddhist events at Shokoku-ji.
This exhibition includes many chinso portraits shown to the public for the first time. They continue to convey Zen teachings.
See the work of Zen monks who trained at the Shokoku-ji head temple and its branch temples.
Schedule | Mar 17 (Sun) 2024-Jul 21 (Sun) 2024 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥800; Seniors 65 & Over, University Students ¥600; High School and Junior High School Students ¥300; Elementary School Students ¥200; Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion free. | ||||
| Website | https://www.shokoku-ji.jp/en/museum/exhibition/chinso/ | ||||
| Venue | Shokoku-ji Jotenkaku Museum https://www.shokoku-ji.jp/en/museum/ | ||||
| Location | 701 Shokokuji Monzenmachi, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 602-0898 | ||||
| Access | 13 minute walk from exit 3 at Imadegawa Station on the Karasuma subway line, 17 minute walk from Demachiyanagi Station on the Keihan line. | ||||
| Phone | 075-241-0423 | ||||
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