Seikozan Kotoji Temple

Japanese name： 清光山江東寺

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Main Image Reclining Shaka Nyorai (Teaching Nirvana Image) Category Nyorai (Tathagata)

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Description

A large reclining Shakyamuni Buddha rests on a small hill called Bungoyama in the grounds of Kotoji in Shimabara. It was made in 1957 by Nissei Fukuzaki of Shigisan, Nara, to commemorate Matsukura Shigemasa, lord of Shimabara Castle, and Itakura Shigemasa, who died in the Shimabara Rebellion. Shimabara City's official guide describes the reinforced-concrete image as about 8.1 meters long. It depicts the Buddha continuing to teach his disciples before entering nirvana. A great Dharma-wheel emblem is engraved on the soles of its feet, and 10,000 hand-copied sutra scrolls donated by worshippers are enclosed in the head. The outdoor statue can be visited free of charge and viewed up close.

Basic Information

Spot ID 10218

Temple / Site Seikozan Kotoji Temple

Visiting Area Temple grounds, Bungoyama hill

Visiting Status Accessible for worship from the grounds at all times (no closing days, free, outdoor image)

Address 長崎県島原市中堀町42

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