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Special Exhibition: Hōnen and Pure Land Buddhism
Kyoto National Museum
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The Japanese priest Honen (also known as Honen-bo Genku, 1133–1212) was the founder of the Jōdo Shū, Japan’s first Pure Land school of Buddhism. He lived amid a turbulent era spanning from the end of the Heian period (794–1185) to the beginning of the Kamakura period (1185–1333). During this age of upheaval, Honen gained widespread support by advocating that anyone, regardless of rank or circumstances in life, has the potential to attain salvation and be born into the Pure Land paradise of Amida (Amitabha) Buddha after death. Honen taught that the means of achieving this is to repeatedly chant the prayerful invocation Namu Amida Butsu ("I take refuge in Amitabha Buddha"), known as the "nenbutsu."
This exhibition celebrates the 850th anniversary of the founding of Jodo Shu through an exploration of the history of Japanese Pure Land Buddhism, beginning with Honen's founding of the school and extending through to the creation of various denominations by his disciples and the establishment of their respective doctrines. The exhibition also examines how Jodo Shu grew and expanded significantly through the patronage of the Tokugawa shogunate during the Edo period (1615–1868). This historical journey will be traced through precious artworks, including numerous National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties associated with this school of Pure Land Buddhism.
This exhibition celebrates the 850th anniversary of the founding of Jodo Shu through an exploration of the history of Japanese Pure Land Buddhism, beginning with Honen's founding of the school and extending through to the creation of various denominations by his disciples and the establishment of their respective doctrines. The exhibition also examines how Jodo Shu grew and expanded significantly through the patronage of the Tokugawa shogunate during the Edo period (1615–1868). This historical journey will be traced through precious artworks, including numerous National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties associated with this school of Pure Land Buddhism.
Schedule | Oct 8 (Tue) 2024-Dec 1 (Sun) 2024 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1800, University Students ¥1200, High School Students ¥700, Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion free. | ||||
| Website | https://tsumugu.yomiuri.co.jp/honen2024-25/english.html | ||||
| Venue | Kyoto National Museum https://www.kyohaku.go.jp/eng | ||||
| Location | 527 Chayamachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 605-0931 | ||||
| Access | 7 minute walk from Shichijo Station on the Keihan line; From JR Kyoto Station take the #100, #206 or #208 bus and get off at Hakubutsukan Sanjusangendo-mae. The venue is 1 minute walk from there. | ||||
| Phone | 075-541-1151 | ||||
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