Daisen-in
大仙院
temple in
Kyoto
#90 in Kyoto
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#969 in Japan
Daisen-in is a sub-temple of the Daitoku-ji complex in Kyoto, Japan, renowned for its exquisite karesansui (dry landscape) garden. Established in 1509 by the Zen priest Kogaku Sōkō, Daisen-in's garden is a masterpiece of Zen garden design, featuring carefully arranged rocks, raked gravel, and minimalistic plantings that evoke natural landscapes. The garden is designed to reflect Zen principles and serves as a meditative space for contemplation and reflection.
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