Hokkeji Temple
Japanese name：
法華寺
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Main Image Monju Bosatsu Riding a Lion Category Bosatsu (Bodhisattva)
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DescriptionThis Kamakura-period Monju Bosatsu riding a lion is enshrined in Hokkeji Temple's Main Hall. The bodhisattva sits on a lotus atop the lion, holding a sword in the right hand and a lotus bearing a sutra scroll in the left. X-ray CT examination revealed about 180 enclosed objects, including a reliquary and scrolls, making it an important witness to Monju devotion during Hokkeji's medieval revival.
Basic Information
Spot ID
7499
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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