Todaiji Temple
Japanese name：
東大寺
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Main Image Standing Four Heavenly Kings Category Tenbu (Deva)
Impression TagsTense PresenceDignityStillness
DescriptionTodaiji’s Kaidando Hall is renowned for its National Treasure standing statues of the Four Heavenly Kings. Unlike the open grandeur of the Great Buddha Hall, Kaidando has a quiet, tightly focused atmosphere. The four guardians of the cardinal directions stand less as figures in violent motion than as protectors maintaining order within the sacred space. The refinement and severity of Tempyo sculpture combine here with profound stillness, making this one of Todaiji’s most concentrated devotional spaces.
Basic Information
Spot ID
29
Temple / Site
Todaiji Temple
Visiting Area
Kaidando Hall
Visiting Status
Regular viewing available
Address
奈良県奈良市雑司町406-1
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