Jion-e (Buddhist Gratitude Ceremony)

About this event

The Jion-e Gratitude Ceremony at Kiyomizudera is a Buddhist ceremony of thanksgiving dedicated to Jion Daishi, the Chinese monk who established the Hosso sect of Buddhism in Japan. Monks perform special memorial rites in gratitude for the teachings and lineage that have kept this important form of Buddhism alive for over 1,300 years. Set in the magnificent surroundings of Kiyomizudera during the height of autumn foliage, it is a deeply atmospheric occasion.