Amitābha Buddha: Resides, Guides, and Manifests
Hanzomon Museum
Until Dec 28
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The upcoming Special Exhibition "Amitābha Buddha: Resides, Guides, and Manifests" will be on view from September 13 to December 28, 2025.
Amitābha Buddha featured in this exhibition is lord of the Land of Bliss or Western Pure Land, venerated more than the buddhas of other pure lands for his vow: never fail to accept those who aspire to reach and be reborn in the Land of Bliss.
We invite our visitors to first meet the newly repaired Standing Amitābha Buddha along with the principal image unique to Shin Buddhism (Jodo Shinshu) known as "dharma body of skillful means (hoben hosshin)." Glimpses of how the Buddha guides and welcomes people to the Land of Bliss are offered in Descent of the Amitābha Triad and Descent of Amitābha and Ten Attendants. Taima Mandala and Seikai Mandala each depict the scenery of the Western Pure Land where Amitābha Buddha resides. The resplendent palace and remarkable plants may well arouse aspiration in the devotees for this paradise. Amitābha Triad in Zenkoji Temple Style illustrates the Buddha as he manifested in the human world to save the people in ancient India from a plague.
Preaching in the blissful Pure Land, Amitābha Buddha guides all those in suffering to spiritual liberation. Here, anyone is welcome to experience the warm embrace of the Buddha's infinite lovingkindness and compassion.
Specially on view through Dec. 28 is Parinirvāṇa of the Buddha (Butsu nehan-zu), portraying the Buddha Śākyamuni in gold.
Amitābha Buddha featured in this exhibition is lord of the Land of Bliss or Western Pure Land, venerated more than the buddhas of other pure lands for his vow: never fail to accept those who aspire to reach and be reborn in the Land of Bliss.
We invite our visitors to first meet the newly repaired Standing Amitābha Buddha along with the principal image unique to Shin Buddhism (Jodo Shinshu) known as "dharma body of skillful means (hoben hosshin)." Glimpses of how the Buddha guides and welcomes people to the Land of Bliss are offered in Descent of the Amitābha Triad and Descent of Amitābha and Ten Attendants. Taima Mandala and Seikai Mandala each depict the scenery of the Western Pure Land where Amitābha Buddha resides. The resplendent palace and remarkable plants may well arouse aspiration in the devotees for this paradise. Amitābha Triad in Zenkoji Temple Style illustrates the Buddha as he manifested in the human world to save the people in ancient India from a plague.
Preaching in the blissful Pure Land, Amitābha Buddha guides all those in suffering to spiritual liberation. Here, anyone is welcome to experience the warm embrace of the Buddha's infinite lovingkindness and compassion.
Specially on view through Dec. 28 is Parinirvāṇa of the Buddha (Butsu nehan-zu), portraying the Buddha Śākyamuni in gold.
Schedule Now in session | Sep 13 (Sat) 2025-Dec 28 (Sun) 2025 11 days left Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Website | https://www.hanzomonmuseum.jp/en/news/2025/07/special-exhibition-amitabha-buddha-resides-guides-and-manifests.html | ||||
| Venue | Hanzomon Museum https://www.hanzomonmuseum.jp/en/ | ||||
| Location | 25 Ichiban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082 | ||||
| Access | 1 minute walk from exit 4 at Hanzomon Station on the Hanzomon line, 7 minute walk from exit 3 at Kojimachi Station on the Yurakucho line, 15 minute walk from the Kojimachi exit of Yotsuya Station on the JR Chuo and Sobu lines. | ||||
| Phone | 03-3263-1752 | ||||
| Related images | Click on the image to enlarge it |
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