Hokkeji Temple
Japanese name：
法華寺
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Main Image Seated Vimalakirti Category Other
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DescriptionThe National Treasure dry-lacquer seated Vimalakirti is enshrined in Hokkeji Temple's Main Hall. Dating to the Nara period, the sculpture represents Vimalakirti, the renowned lay Buddhist figure of the Vimalakirti Sutra. It is a rare and important example of Buddhist portrait sculpture and one of Hokkeji's significant surviving Nara-period images. Unlike the temple's principal Eleven-Faced Kannon, which is shown only during special openings, the Vimalakirti image is on view year-round from 9:00 to 16:30.
Basic Information
Spot ID
7455
Temple / Site
Hokkeji Temple
Visiting Area
Main Hall
Visiting Status
Open year-round (9:00–16:30)
Address
奈良県奈良市法華寺町882
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