Four Japanese Buddha Statues Of Most Impressive Stature
When a person thinks of Buddha or Buddhism we typically think of India, Indonesian or Thailand...
but the Buddhist Art found in Japanese Buddha Statues is very impressive.
In fact, the statues of Lord Buddha in Japan are such impressive icons, as stand alone art and edifices, they attract devotees and regular tourist a like.
1.
Who can resist the tallest Buddha in the world? I would think it would be found Thailand...
but no: a bit off the beaten path is the giant Ushiku Buddha statue, located in the Ibaraki prefecture, Ushiku-Japan.
This 394 foot tall Buddha is something not to be missed.
2.
Great Japanese Buddha statues such as: The Daibutsu of Kamakura have some interesting back story to them.
Sitting at 44 feet tall, this *Daibutsu is literally a "great Buddha".
[The Japanese word "Diabutsu" means "great Buddha," but let me tell you why the Buddha at Kamakura is truly great beyond name alone.
] This bronze edifice, cast in 1252 BC, was once sheltered by several wooden temples; but during the 14th and 15th centuries typhoon ravaged the temple grounds, utterly destroyed the wooden temples, leaving only this bronze masterpiece as a beacon.
3.
The Great Eastern Temple (Todaiji Temple) built in 752 AD in Nora, Japan is the worlds largest wooden building.
[Even though its footprint today is only 2/3 of its original constructed size...
Wow!] It also houses Japan's largest bronze Buddha statue.
History tells us that the Todaiji temple became so powerful and influential that in 784 the Japanese government was moved from Nora to Nagaoka to lower Todaiji's persuasion into government affairs.
4.
The 49 foot tall Daibutsu of Nara, in the Nara Prefecture is housed in Todai Temple.
This Daibutsu was commissioned by Emperor ShÅmu to symbolize the unification of the state and Buddhism.
This movement is referred to as: "Chingo Kokka BukkyÅ" or Buddhism for the protection and preservation of the nation.
This created a nationwide spread of provincial temples being built during the reaming portion of the "ShÅmu Era,," 724 to 749.
It is my opinion that Buddhism in Japan is something not to be dismissed and their Japanese Buddha Statues are not to be over looked when planning your pilgrimages.
but the Buddhist Art found in Japanese Buddha Statues is very impressive.
In fact, the statues of Lord Buddha in Japan are such impressive icons, as stand alone art and edifices, they attract devotees and regular tourist a like.
1.
Who can resist the tallest Buddha in the world? I would think it would be found Thailand...
but no: a bit off the beaten path is the giant Ushiku Buddha statue, located in the Ibaraki prefecture, Ushiku-Japan.
This 394 foot tall Buddha is something not to be missed.
2.
Great Japanese Buddha statues such as: The Daibutsu of Kamakura have some interesting back story to them.
Sitting at 44 feet tall, this *Daibutsu is literally a "great Buddha".
[The Japanese word "Diabutsu" means "great Buddha," but let me tell you why the Buddha at Kamakura is truly great beyond name alone.
] This bronze edifice, cast in 1252 BC, was once sheltered by several wooden temples; but during the 14th and 15th centuries typhoon ravaged the temple grounds, utterly destroyed the wooden temples, leaving only this bronze masterpiece as a beacon.
3.
The Great Eastern Temple (Todaiji Temple) built in 752 AD in Nora, Japan is the worlds largest wooden building.
[Even though its footprint today is only 2/3 of its original constructed size...
Wow!] It also houses Japan's largest bronze Buddha statue.
History tells us that the Todaiji temple became so powerful and influential that in 784 the Japanese government was moved from Nora to Nagaoka to lower Todaiji's persuasion into government affairs.
4.
The 49 foot tall Daibutsu of Nara, in the Nara Prefecture is housed in Todai Temple.
This Daibutsu was commissioned by Emperor ShÅmu to symbolize the unification of the state and Buddhism.
This movement is referred to as: "Chingo Kokka BukkyÅ" or Buddhism for the protection and preservation of the nation.
This created a nationwide spread of provincial temples being built during the reaming portion of the "ShÅmu Era,," 724 to 749.
It is my opinion that Buddhism in Japan is something not to be dismissed and their Japanese Buddha Statues are not to be over looked when planning your pilgrimages.
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