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Taima-dera
''Taima-dera'' (當麻寺) is a Buddhist temple in Katsuragi, Nara, Japan. The temple legend says it was built originally in 612 by the Imperial Prince Maroko, the brother of Prince Shotoku. The temple was moved to its present location in 681 by the grandson of Prince Maroko, and served as the head temple, or ''honzan'' (本山) of the Hosso sect although currently the temple is jointly administrated by Shingon Buddhism, Shingon and Jōdo-shū, Jodo schools. The temple's main object of veneration is maitreya, Maitreya Bodhisattva, but the most popular attraction is the Taima Mandala, a graphical representation of the Sukhavati, Sukhavati Pure Land, and pilgrimage site for Pure Land Buddhists. It is believed that the Taima Mandala was woven in one day by Chūjō-hime, Princess Chujo-hime. Architecture Taima-dera is the only temple in Japan to have its original twin pagodas intact, which date from around AD 710. The surrounding gardens are renowned for peonies in May and a large ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taimadera Mandarahall 201905b
''Taima-dera'' (當麻寺) is a Buddhist temple in Katsuragi, Nara, Japan. The temple legend says it was built originally in 612 by the Imperial Prince Maroko, the brother of Prince Shotoku. The temple was moved to its present location in 681 by the grandson of Prince Maroko, and served as the head temple, or ''honzan'' (本山) of the Hosso sect although currently the temple is jointly administrated by Shingon Buddhism, Shingon and Jōdo-shū, Jodo schools. The temple's main object of veneration is maitreya, Maitreya Bodhisattva, but the most popular attraction is the Taima Mandala, a graphical representation of the Sukhavati, Sukhavati Pure Land, and pilgrimage site for Pure Land Buddhists. It is believed that the Taima Mandala was woven in one day by Chūjō-hime, Princess Chujo-hime. Architecture Taima-dera is the only temple in Japan to have its original twin pagodas intact, which date from around AD 710. The surrounding gardens are renowned for peonies in May and a large ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taimadera Pagoda
''Taima-dera'' (當麻寺) is a Buddhist temple in Katsuragi, Nara, Japan. The temple legend says it was built originally in 612 by the Imperial Prince Maroko, the brother of Prince Shotoku. The temple was moved to its present location in 681 by the grandson of Prince Maroko, and served as the head temple, or ''honzan'' (本山) of the Hosso sect although currently the temple is jointly administrated by Shingon and Jodo schools. The temple's main object of veneration is Maitreya Bodhisattva, but the most popular attraction is the Taima Mandala, a graphical representation of the Sukhavati Pure Land, and pilgrimage site for Pure Land Buddhists. It is believed that the Taima Mandala was woven in one day by Princess Chujo-hime. Architecture Taima-dera is the only temple in Japan to have its original twin pagodas intact, which date from around AD 710. The surrounding gardens are renowned for peonies in May and a large lotus pond which blooms in June. The temple consists of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taimadera Sainanin Temple
''Taima-dera'' (當麻寺) is a Buddhist temple in Katsuragi, Nara, Japan. The temple legend says it was built originally in 612 by the Imperial Prince Maroko, the brother of Prince Shotoku. The temple was moved to its present location in 681 by the grandson of Prince Maroko, and served as the head temple, or ''honzan'' (本山) of the Hosso sect although currently the temple is jointly administrated by Shingon and Jodo schools. The temple's main object of veneration is Maitreya Bodhisattva, but the most popular attraction is the Taima Mandala, a graphical representation of the Sukhavati Pure Land, and pilgrimage site for Pure Land Buddhists. It is believed that the Taima Mandala was woven in one day by Princess Chujo-hime. Architecture Taima-dera is the only temple in Japan to have its original twin pagodas intact, which date from around AD 710. The surrounding gardens are renowned for peonies in May and a large lotus pond which blooms in June. The temple consists of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taimadera Mandala Main Hall
''Taima-dera'' (當麻寺) is a Buddhist temple in Katsuragi, Nara, Japan. The temple legend says it was built originally in 612 by the Imperial Prince Maroko, the brother of Prince Shotoku. The temple was moved to its present location in 681 by the grandson of Prince Maroko, and served as the head temple, or ''honzan'' (本山) of the Hosso sect although currently the temple is jointly administrated by Shingon and Jodo schools. The temple's main object of veneration is Maitreya Bodhisattva, but the most popular attraction is the Taima Mandala, a graphical representation of the Sukhavati Pure Land, and pilgrimage site for Pure Land Buddhists. It is believed that the Taima Mandala was woven in one day by Princess Chujo-hime. Architecture Taima-dera is the only temple in Japan to have its original twin pagodas intact, which date from around AD 710. The surrounding gardens are renowned for peonies in May and a large lotus pond which blooms in June. The temple consists of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chūjō-hime
(also written Chūjō Hime or Hase-Hime) (c. 753?–781?) was by most accounts a daughter of the court noble Fujiwara no Toyonari who escaped persecution at the hands of her stepmother by becoming a nun at the Taima-dera in Nara. There she took on the name Zenshin-ni or the Dharma name Honyo (法如). She has become a folk heroine, the subject of numerous Japanese folktales which celebrate her filial piety. She is sometimes called the Japanese Cinderella. Folklore She is said to be the daughter of an imperial minister of the Fujiwara clan and a royal princess. Different stories disagree on her date of birth: most place it in the 8th century, during Emperor Shōmu's reign, and suggest she was the daughter of Fujiwara no Toyonari; however, a few state she was the daughter of Fujiwara no Toyoshige, a century earlier.Ashkenazy, Michael. ''Handbook of Japanese Mythology''. Santa Barbara, California: ABC-Clio, 2003. 129–130 It is said that the childless couple had appealed to Kan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of National Treasures Of Japan (crafts-others)
The term "National Treasures of Japan, National Treasure" has been used in Japan to denote Cultural Properties of Japan, cultural properties since 1897, although the definition and the criteria have changed since the introduction of the term. The crafts items in the list adhere to the current definition and have been designated National Treasures according to the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties that came into effect on June 9, 1951. The items are selected by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Japan), Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology based on their "especially high historical or artistic value". The list presents 132 entries from Classical to early modern Japan, spanning from the 7th century Asuka period, Asuka to the 18th century Edo period. The number of items is higher, however, since groups of related objects have been joined as single entries. The listed objects are of many types and include househol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katsuragi, Nara
is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of August 1, 2019, the city has an estimated population of 37,352, and 14,775 households. The population density is 1,107 persons per km2, and the total area is 33.73 km2. The modern city of Katsuragi was established on October 1, 2004, from the merger of the towns of Shinjō and Taima (both from Kitakatsuragi District). Katsuragi has a deep history being located in the ancient capital of Japan, Nara. Katsuragi has many temples, shrines and tombs, many which contain important national treasures and important cultural properties. Katsuragi has a rich natural environment. To the west lies the Kongo ranges which includes the mountains of Mt. Nijo, Mt. Iwahashi and Mt. Katsuragi. The east side of Katsuragi City includes the commercial and residential areas with National Route 24, railway stations and the Katsuragi River. The climate is generally mild and is classified as an inland climate. The temperature change during ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of National Treasures Of Japan (sculptures)
In the mid-6th century, the introduction of Buddhism from Korea (Baekje) to Japan resulted in a revival of Japanese sculpture. Buddhist monks, artisans and scholars settled around the capital in Yamato Province (present day Nara Prefecture) and passed their techniques to native craftsmen. Consequently, early Japanese sculptures from the Asuka and Hakuhō periods show strong influences of continental art, which initially were characterized by almond-shaped eyes, upward-turned crescent-shaped lips and symmetrically arranged folds in the clothing. The workshop of the Japanese sculptor Tori Busshi, who was strongly influenced by the Northern Wei style, produced works which exemplify such characteristics. The Shakyamuni triad and the Guze Kannon at Hōryū-ji are prime examples. By the late 7th century, wood replaced bronze and copper. By the early Tang dynasty, greater realism was expressed by fuller forms, long narrow slit eyes, softer facial features, flowing garments and embellishm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taima Mandala, 14th Century, Metropolitan Museum Of Art, 57
Taima may refer to: Places * Taima, Nara, a former town in Japan ** Taima-dera, a temple in that town * Taima-Taima, a Late Pleistocene archaeological site in Falcón, Venezuela * Tayma, an oasis in Saudi Arabia People * Taimah (1790–1830), 19th-century Sauk leader, also known as Chief Tama *, Japanese water polo player Other uses * Taima (band), a Canadian musical duo and the album that they recorded, ''Taima'' * Taima (whale), an orca from Sea World Orlando, Florida * Taima, a duo consisting of Elisapie Isaac and Alain Auger * Taima, an Augur hawk who is the live mascot of the Seattle Seahawks NFL team * Taima, a Japanese word for cannabis * Jingū taima is an ''ōnusa'' wrapped in clean Ise ''washi'' and issued by the Ise Grand Shrine. They are a form of ''ofuda''. History ''Jingu Taima'' were originally that wandering preachers associated with the shrines of handed out to devotees acros ..., a Japanese charm unrelated to cannabis {{disambiguation, surname J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taima Mandala
The Taima Mandala (當麻曼荼羅,綴織当麻曼荼羅図) is an 8th century mandala in Japanese Pure Land Buddhism. It depicts Sukhavati, the western Pure Land, with the Buddha Amitābha (Japanese: Amida) in the center. The original copy was made around 763 AD, and is currently kept at Taima-dera temple in Nara. Many copies have been made since, and the original work has degraded considerably. According to popular legend, Chūjō-hime witnessed the creation of the mandala, crafted from fibers of lotus stems by two nuns who were thought to be Amida and Kannon in disguise. The imagery on the painting is largely based on the '' Sutra of the Contemplation of Amitayus'', and has been the subject of several doctrinal commentaries in Japanese Buddhism. The mandala was designated a national treasure of Japan on April 27, 1961. Description The central image is Sukhavati, the Pure Land of the west. The left, right, and lower borders are lined with images from the Contemplation Sutra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taema (Noh Play)
is a Noh play of the fifth category, Kiri Noh, attributed to Zeami, and centred around the origin legend of the Taema Temple in Nara Prefecture, Japan. Background The play draws the traditional stories of otogizoshi, with their merger of elite and popular concerns, and their focus on miracles and origin stories. In particular, it is concerned with the role of Princess Chujo-hime in creating the Taima Mandala. Plot A relatively undramatic play, Taema recounts how an old man visits the temple and learns the legend of the Princess from an old nun, who is revealed as the Bodhisattva Kannon. Thereafter the Princess herself appears, and dances in a representation of the Pure land. Recent history Though rarely performed, 2012 saw a performance in Japan featuring (equally rarely) a central role for a female actor. See also * Mandala * Pure Land Buddhism Pure Land Buddhism (; ja, 浄土仏教, translit=Jōdo bukkyō; , also referred to as Amidism in English,) is a broad bran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shingon Buddhism
Shingon monks at Mount Koya is one of the major schools of Buddhism in Japan and one of the few surviving Vajrayana lineages in East Asia, originally spread from India to China through traveling monks such as Vajrabodhi and Amoghavajra. Known in Chinese as the Tangmi (; the Esoteric School in Tang Dynasty of China), these esoteric teachings would later flourish in Japan under the auspices of a Buddhist monk named Kūkai (), who traveled to Tang China to acquire and request transmission of the esoteric teachings. For that reason, it is often called Japanese Esoteric Buddhism, or Orthodox Esoteric Buddhism. The word ''shingon'' is the Japanese reading of the Chinese word ('), which is the translation of the Sanskrit word ("mantra"). History Shingon Buddhist doctrine and teachings arose during the Heian period (794-1185) after a Buddhist monk named Kūkai traveled to China in 804 to study Esoteric Buddhist practices in the city of Xi'an (), then called Chang-an, at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
