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Toshodaiji Temple in Nara

Toshodaiji Temple was founded in 759 by a high-ranked Chinese Buddhism priest Gainjin Wajo.  He was invited by Emperor Shomu to teach the Chinese Buddhist precepts in Japan.

 

"Kondo," the Golden Hall, a National Treasure
The “Kondo,” the Golden Hall, a National Treasure

Toshodaiji is regarded as the head temple of Japan’s Ritsu-shu denomination of Buddhist teachings, and is designated as UNESCO’s World Heritage Site.

" Kondo" with cherry blossoms
” Kondo” with cherry blossoms

 

I like Toshodaiji, because of its architectural beauty that captures people’s hearts. It is simple but dynamic, as well.

The "Kondo"
The “Kondo”

The “Kodo”, the  Lecture Hall, was built in 8th Century. At that time Buddhist temples were not only places for religious training. It was used as an assembly and lecture hall for all the surrounding temples.

"Kodo" (Lecture Hall)
The “Kodo” (Lecture Hall), build in 8th Century
The "Koro" (Reliquary Hall of Gainjin Wajo)
The “Koro” (Reliquary Hall of Gainjin Wajo)
The grave yard of Gainjin Wajo
The grave yard of Gainjin Wajo
Inner garden
Inner garden
A scenery of the gardem
A scenery of the garden
"Wabisuke" a type of cameria
“Wabisuke” a type of camellia

2 thoughts on “Toshodaiji Temple in Nara”

    1. Takashi-sama, thank you for your words, I was happy to see your comment. In fact it was really hard to take photos without human figures, especially at Todaiji. There were a lot of school children there!! I have been enjoying your blog posts, too.

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