Myojoin Temple
Main Image Standing Wooden Amida Nyorai Category Nyorai (Tathagata)
Impression TagsGentlenessNobilityRefinement
DescriptionMyojoin preserves a standing wooden Amida Buddha, 98 cm tall. It is made from two pieces of cypress joined front to back, with a separate head joint. Its full cheeks, carefully formed small curls, gently sloping shoulders and softly flowing shallow robe folds are characteristic of the Fujiwara sculptural style of the late Heian period. A fine example of the traditional three-shaku Amida format, the image is designated a Tangible Cultural Property of Nagasaki Prefecture. Partially legible ink inscriptions within the statue bear years including 1358, 1477 and 1581, testifying to its long history of devotion. Tourism information places it in the Goma Hall alongside the nationally designated bronze standing Buddha. It is a significant example of medieval Buddhist sculpture in the Goto Islands, although the times and conditions for viewing the original should be confirmed in advance.
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