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Seated Amida Nyorai (Amitābha) of the five kalpas of meditation五劫思惟阿弥陀如来坐像

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Nyorai (Buddha)

Date
Kamakura period
Location
Amida hall, Kanjinsho, Tōdai-ji, Nara Map
Designation
Important Cultural Property
Material
Wood

Viewing

It cannot normally be seen; it is shown only on the days below.

  • Opened only on 5 October. The Kanjinsho precinct is otherwise closed to visitors.Next 5 October 2026source: Wikipedia

Dates change. Always check the temple's own announcement before you travel.

See the other openings

Facts drawn from: 東大寺 (Japanese Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)

No English title is published by the holder; a conventional English rendering is used here.

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