Hannyaji Temple

Japanese name： 般若寺

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Main Image Eight-Knotted Manjusri Riding a Lion Category Bosatsu (Bodhisattva)

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The Important Cultural Property Eight-Knotted Manjusri riding a lion is enshrined as the principal image of Hannyaji Temple's Main Hall. It was created in 1324 after the monk Monkan requested the image for the fulfillment of Emperor Go-Daigo's wishes, and was carved by the Nara Buddhist sculptors Koshun, Kosei, and their workshop. Manjusri wears the hair in eight topknots, holds a sword in the right hand and a lotus bearing a scripture in the left, and sits on the back of a lion. Though only about 45 cm high, the image is finely carved and is regarded as an important late-Kamakura example of Manjusri sculpture by Nara masters. It can normally be viewed in the Main Hall.

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Spot ID 7439

Temple / Site Hannyaji Temple

Visiting Area Main Hall

Visiting Status Regular viewing available

Address 奈良県奈良市般若寺町221

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