Zen Gold Dragons | Kennin-ji 1202 AD Temple Ceiling Art | Kyoto Japan Zendo Zazen | Vintage Serpent Snake Fine Art Print wicked attire We find our hero

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Zen Gold Dragons | Kennin-ji 1202 AD Temple Ceiling Art | Kyoto Japan Zendo Zazen | Vintage Serpent Snake Fine Art Print wicked attire We find our heroFounded in 1202, Kennin ji is considered one of the oldest Zen temples in Kyoto, possibly even the oldest. This artwork can be found on the ceiling of Hoto Hall, a meditation hall, originally painted by Koizumi Junsaku. Kennin ji is a head temple of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism, a school emphasizing meditation, koans, and self discipline. Kennin ji is part of the prestigious "Kyoto Gozan," a group of the five most important Zen temples in Kyoto.