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National Treasures of Toshodaiji Temple - Ganjinwajo and Vairocana Buddha
Tokyo National Museum
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Toshodaiji is the head temple of the Ritsu sect of Buddhism. It was founded by the Chinese priest, Ganjinwajo, who spent twelve arduous years traveling to Japan, undergoing numerous perils on his way, in order to teach the true Buddhist precepts in this country. Despite losing his sight during the course of these hardships, he never wavered from his purpose and his indomitable spirit continues to inspire people to this day.
To commemorate the Heisei restoration of the Kondo (Main Hall) of Toshodaiji, this exhibition will re-create the interior of the Kondo and the Mieido (Founder's Hall) both of which typify the architecture of the Tenpyo period (729-749). The re-creation of the Kondo will be centered around the seated statue of Rushanabutsu (Vairocana), a national treasure exhibited outside the temple for the first time, flanked by standing statues of Bon-ten (Brahma), Taishaku-ten (Sakradevanam Indra) and the standing figures of the Shiten-no (Four Heavenly Kings), all of which are national treasures.
To commemorate the Heisei restoration of the Kondo (Main Hall) of Toshodaiji, this exhibition will re-create the interior of the Kondo and the Mieido (Founder's Hall) both of which typify the architecture of the Tenpyo period (729-749). The re-creation of the Kondo will be centered around the seated statue of Rushanabutsu (Vairocana), a national treasure exhibited outside the temple for the first time, flanked by standing statues of Bon-ten (Brahma), Taishaku-ten (Sakradevanam Indra) and the standing figures of the Shiten-no (Four Heavenly Kings), all of which are national treasures.
Schedule | Jan 12 (Wed) 2005-Mar 6 (Sun) 2005 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1400, High School Students and Above ¥1000, Junior High School Students and Below ¥0 | ||||
| Website | http://www.tnm.jp/en/servlet/Con?pageId=A01&processId=02&event_id=1024 | ||||
| Venue | Tokyo National Museum https://www.tnm.jp/?lang=en | ||||
| Location | 13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8712 | ||||
| Access | 10 minute walk from the Koen exit of JR Ueno Station, 13 minute walk from the Main exit of Keisei Ueno Station on the Keisei line, 15 minute walk from exit 7 at Ueno Station on the Ginza and Hibiya lines. | ||||
| Phone | 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial) | ||||
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