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Kūkai - The Worlds of Mandalas and the Transcultural Origins of Esoteric Buddhism
Nara National Museum
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The Buddhist priest Kūkai (774–835) transmitted esoteric Buddhism (J. mikkyō) to Japan aspiring to provide sentient beings with new paths to salvation. This exhibition explores the cross-cultural origins of what he brought from Tang-dynasty China, celebrating his achievements through the revelation of mandala realms.
Schedule | Apr 13 (Sat) 2024-Jun 9 (Sun) 2024 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥2000, University and High School Students ¥1500, Junior High School Students and Under free. | ||||
| Website | https://www.narahaku.go.jp/english/exhibition/special/special_exhibition/202404_kukai/ | ||||
| Venue | Nara National Museum https://www.narahaku.go.jp/english/ | ||||
| Location | 50 Noborioji-cho, Nara-shi, Nara 630-8213 | ||||
| Access | 15 minute walk from exit 2 at Kintetsu-Nara Station on the Kintetsu line; From the East exit of Nara Station on the JR Kansai Main line, take the Nara Kotsu bus and get off at Himurojinja-Kokuritsuhakubutsukan. | ||||
| Phone | 050-5542-8600 | ||||
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