龍雲寺, Buddhist temple in Hamamatsu, Japan
Ryunin-ji is a Buddhist temple in Hamamatsu set on hillside grounds with carefully designed gardens by Yasuo Kitayama. The buildings are positioned to frame views across the valley and surrounding landscape.
The temple follows Rinzai Buddhist traditions, a school focused on Zen meditation practices. It has been preserved and continues to develop as a religious center serving the Hamamatsu region.
The temple houses a monumental Buddhist scripture artwork created by calligrapher Shoko Kanazawa that visitors can see displayed on the grounds. This impressive creation reflects the spiritual and artistic traditions that remain alive at this place.
The temple is accessible by car from the expressway or by bus from Hamamatsu Station. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since the grounds are on slopes with paths and steps connecting different areas.
The entrance path features stone figures of rakan, the Buddha's disciples, representing different spiritual stages. A red bridge spans the valley and creates a striking threshold that many visitors find memorable.
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