Abe Monjuin Temple
Japanese name：
安倍文殊院
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Main Image Monju Crossing the Sea Group Category Bosatsu (Bodhisattva)
Impression TagsNobilityRefinementPurity
DescriptionAbe Monjuin’s Main Hall houses the National Treasure sculptural group known as Monju Crossing the Sea. At its center, Monju Bosatsu rides a lion, accompanied by figures including Sudhana and Vimalakirti, suggesting a journey across the sea to bestow wisdom. Despite the monumental scale, the group conveys ordered nobility rather than wild force, creating a pure sense of tension fitting a temple long associated with prayers for learning and sound judgment.
Basic Information
Spot ID
44
Temple / Site
Abe Monjuin Temple
Visiting Area
Main Hall
Visiting Status
Regular viewing available
Address
奈良県桜井市阿部645
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