Shakyamuni and two attendants of Golden Hall, Hōryū-ji
Shakyamuni and two attendants of Golden Hall, Hōryū-ji, Buddhist statues in Japan
The Shakyamuni and two attendants in Golden Hall at Hōryū-ji represent some of the most significant Buddhist imagery within Japan.
Constructed in 623, these statues are considered National Treasures and form an integral part of the country's cultural history.
Their existence helps to underline the importance of Buddhism in shaping Japanese culture and society over the centuries.
These venerable relics can be seen in the town of Ikaruga when touring the famed temple, Hōryū-ji.
They are distinctive due to their influential Nara period style and have played a pivotal role in evolving Japanese Buddhist art.
Location: Ikaruga
Inception: 623
Creator: Tori Busshi
Address: 奈良県生駒郡斑鳩町法隆寺山内1-1
Website: horyuji.or.jp/garan/kondo/detail/#kondodetail01
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The Shakyamuni and two attendants in Golden Hall at Hōryū-ji represent some of the most significant Buddhist imagery within Japan.
Hōryū-ji is a Buddhist temple that was once named Ikaruga-dera, a name that endures today at its train station.
The Hōryū-ji Area is home to some of the world's oldest surviving wooden structures.
