Title Shaka Triad, Kami no Mido (Inner Sanctuary)

  • Nara
Topic(s):
Shrines/Temples/Churches
Medium/Media of Use:
Interpretive Sign App, QR code, etc.
Text Length:
≤250 Words
FY Prepared:
2019
Associated Tourism Board:
Horyuji

上御堂 釈迦三尊像


平安時代からの2体の菩薩((悟りを開いた存在)に挟まれた釈迦(仏の日本名)である。室町時代(1136–1573)の四天王像に守護されている。彫像は毎年11月1日から3日まで一般公開される。


Shaka Triad, Kami no Mido (Inner Sanctuary)


This seated Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha, dates from the Heian period (794–1185). It is flanked by two bodhisattvas. The triad is unusual as having been carved from cherry tree wood. They are protected by a set of Four Heavenly Kings (Shitenno) from the Muromachi period (1136–1573). The statues are shown to the public from November 1 to November 3 every year.


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