Ryūen-ji, Sōtō Zen temple in Kumagaya, Japan
The temple grounds incorporate traditional Japanese garden design elements with stone pathways leading to meditation halls and prayer spaces.
The temple has maintained its position as a center for Zen Buddhist practice since its establishment in the religious landscape of Saitama Prefecture.
Resident monks at Ryūen-ji guide visitors through meditation sessions, teaching fundamental principles of Zen Buddhism and mindfulness practices.
Visitors can obtain distinctive papercut Goshuin temple seals during regular opening hours, with special editions released during seasonal celebrations.
Ryūen-ji holds the distinction of being the first temple in Japan to introduce papercut Goshuin, creating intricate designs through careful paper cutting techniques.
Location: Kumagaya
GPS coordinates: 36.15978,139.41000
Latest update: March 14, 2025 23:09
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