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Supporting the Buddhist Image - Lotus Flower, Sacred Beast, Deva, Demon
The Nezu Museum
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This exhibition views Buddhism’s pantheon of buddhas, bodhisattvas, and deities from a unique perspective: that of the pedestals and vehicles on which their images are presented.
The lotus flower, the symbol of Buddhism, is the most widespread type of pedestal, but by no means the only one. Monju Bosatsu (Manjusri), seated on a lotus pedestal, rides on a Chinese lion, and Fugen Bosatsu (Samantabhadra) on a white elephant. The armor-clad Four Guardian Kings stand on demons, and the graceful goddess Benzaiten (Sarasvati) is seated on a lotus leaf. The world of esoteric Buddhism offers even more variations on Buddhist images and their pedestals.
A select group of works from the Nezu Museum collection, including “Kongokai Mandala with Eighty-One Deities,” “Legends of Zenkoji Temple,” and “Aizen-myoo (Ragaraja)” - all of which are classified as Important Cultural Properties - compose an unparalleled opportunity to examine the symbolism of Buddhist art and its stylistic riches.
Venue: Exhibition Rooms 1 and 2
*Please see the official website for details on related events.
The lotus flower, the symbol of Buddhism, is the most widespread type of pedestal, but by no means the only one. Monju Bosatsu (Manjusri), seated on a lotus pedestal, rides on a Chinese lion, and Fugen Bosatsu (Samantabhadra) on a white elephant. The armor-clad Four Guardian Kings stand on demons, and the graceful goddess Benzaiten (Sarasvati) is seated on a lotus leaf. The world of esoteric Buddhism offers even more variations on Buddhist images and their pedestals.
A select group of works from the Nezu Museum collection, including “Kongokai Mandala with Eighty-One Deities,” “Legends of Zenkoji Temple,” and “Aizen-myoo (Ragaraja)” - all of which are classified as Important Cultural Properties - compose an unparalleled opportunity to examine the symbolism of Buddhist art and its stylistic riches.
Venue: Exhibition Rooms 1 and 2
*Please see the official website for details on related events.
Schedule | Sep 14 (Thu) 2017-Oct 22 (Sun) 2017 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults: ¥1100, University and High School Students: ¥800, Junior High School Students and Under: free | ||||
| Venue | The Nezu Museum http://www.nezu-muse.or.jp/en/  | ||||
| Location | 6-5-1 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062 | ||||
| Access | 8 minute walk from exit A5 at Omotesando Station on the Ginza, Hanzomon and Chiyoda lines. | ||||
| Phone | 03-3400-2536 | ||||
| Related images | Click on the image to enlarge it |
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