Special/Planned Exhibits
[This exhibition has ended]
2011 Autumn Exhibition
"Kobo Daishi and Esoteric Buddhist Rites"
Period: October 1, 2011 (Saturday) - December 18 (Sunday)
"Kobo Daishi and Esoteric Buddhist Rites"
Period: October 1, 2011 (Saturday) - December 18 (Sunday)
*Some exhibits will be changed during the event.
Since ancient times, Kobo Daishi Kukai has been depicted in various forms and has become an object of worship. Through these paintings, this exhibition will explore the unknown image of Kobo Daishi.
In addition, the museum will display esoteric Buddhist iconography from the Heian to Kamakura periods, esoteric Buddhist ritual implements used in ceremonies such as "kanjo," as well as esoteric Buddhist scriptures and paintings, providing an easy-to-understand introduction to the world of esoteric Buddhist art. Please enjoy the beauty of esoteric Buddhist prayers as you come into contact with the masterpieces handed down at Mount Koya.
(Approximately 60 items including national treasures and important cultural properties will be on display, with a regular exhibition running at the same time)
Since ancient times, Kobo Daishi Kukai has been depicted in various forms and has become an object of worship. Through these paintings, this exhibition will explore the unknown image of Kobo Daishi.
In addition, the museum will display esoteric Buddhist iconography from the Heian to Kamakura periods, esoteric Buddhist ritual implements used in ceremonies such as "kanjo," as well as esoteric Buddhist scriptures and paintings, providing an easy-to-understand introduction to the world of esoteric Buddhist art. Please enjoy the beauty of esoteric Buddhist prayers as you come into contact with the masterpieces handed down at Mount Koya.
(Approximately 60 items including national treasures and important cultural properties will be on display, with a regular exhibition running at the same time)
Main exhibits
National treasure | The catalog of treasures from the Goei-do Hall | Kamakura Period | Kongobu-ji Temple |
Important Cultural Property | five parts view of mind | Heian period | Seinan-in |
Important Cultural Property | Two volumes of the Jukansho (Illustrated Collection) | Kamakura Period | Entsuji Temple |
Important Cultural Property | Volume 2 of the Kakuzensho | Kamakura Period | Seinan-in |
Important Cultural Property | Gold and silver crowns among the secret ritual implements | Heian to Kamakura period | Ryukoin Temple (photo) |
Important Cultural Property | Mahavairocana Statue of the Eight Sects of Debate | Kamakura Period | Zenshuin Temple (photo) |
Kobo Daishi statue <Secret Key Daishi> | Muromachi Period | Ryukoin Temple | |
Statue of Irisada Kobo Daishi | Muromachi to Edo period | Kongobu-ji Temple | |
Statue of Nichirin Daishi | Edo Period | Sanboin Temple (photo) | |
Statue of the Young Master | Edo Period | Seijoshinin | |
Seated statue of Kobo Daishi <Mannichi Daishi> | Muromachi to Momoyama period | Kongobu-ji Temple |
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