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”Kukai's World: The Arts of Esoteric Buddhism" Exhibition
Tokyo National Museum
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Kukai, founder of the Shingon-sect Esoteric Buddhism, saw illustrations as effective tools for transmitting Esoteric Buddhist teachings, which are complex and difficult to explain in words. For this reason, great importance was attached to visible forms in Shingon-sect Esoteric Buddhism. This exhibition introduces masterpieces of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism, with a focus on the period when philosophical elements maintained a strong presence in the works. Along with objects brought by Kukai from Tang China, works directly related to him are also featured, such as his writings and sculptures produced under his instruction.
[Image: Mandara image, Toji, Kyoto (National Treasure)]
[Image: Mandara image, Toji, Kyoto (National Treasure)]
Schedule | Jul 20 (Wed) 2011-Sep 25 (Sun) 2011 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1500, College Students ¥1200, High School Students ¥900, Free for Junior High School Students and under | ||||||
| Website | http://www.tnm.jp/modules/r_free_page/index.php?id=1393 | ||||||
| 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) | ||||||
| Related images | Click on the image to enlarge it |
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