Special Exhibition Commemorating the 1,200th Anniversary of Jingoji: The Dawnof Shingon Buddhism

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Jingoji Temple, the temple of Kukai, is a collection of the greatest treasures of 1200 years.

Jingo-ji Temple, located in Takao in the northwestern part of Kyoto City, has long been known for its beautiful autumn leaves.
In 824, two temples, Takao San-ji and Jinganji, were united to form Jingokokujo Shingon-ji (Jingoji Temple).
Takaoyama-ji was the family temple of Wake-no-Kiyomaro, who proposed the relocation of the capital to Heian-kyo, and was the base of Kukai's activities after his return to Japan after studying esoteric Buddhism in Tang China.
The national treasures "Kancho-Ryomyo" and "Ryokai Mandala (Mandala of the Two Realms)" are among the works that are directly related to Kukai.
The standing statue of Yakushi Nyorai, a National Treasure that was enshrined in the predecessor temple of Jingo-ji, is a masterpiece of early Heian sculpture, and is the first time in Jingo-ji history that it has been exhibited outside the temple.
This exhibition is a unique opportunity to introduce the temple treasures of Jingo-ji, the birthplace of Kukai and Shingon esoteric Buddhism.
Please take a look at these precious cultural assets that have survived the stormy seas of more than 1,200 years of history.


[Highlights of this exhibition]
Jingo-ji Temple, the temple of Kukai. The origin of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism, a 1,200 year-old collection of treasures.
National Treasure "Standing Yakushi Nyorai (Medicine Buddha)," on display for the first time outside the temple.
The Mandala of the Two Realms (Takao Mandala), a national treasure, restored for the first time in 230 years.
The oldest existing "Seated Images of Five Great Ku Ku Kuzo Bodhisattvas" are all here.

Website

https://tsumugu.yomiuri.co.jp/jingoji/

Appearance

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Schedule

2024.7.17. (Wed) 〜2024.9.8. (Sun)

Sales period

On sale through 9/7 (Sat.)

Price

Advance：General／University Student／High School Student

［Price List］
￥2100／￥1300／￥900
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Event code

I5121V

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