Kaidanin Temple

Japanese name： 戒壇院

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Main Image Rushana Buddha Category Nyorai (Tathagata)

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PeacefulnessNobilityStillness

Description

Kaidanin was established in 761, during the Nara period, as a center for ordaining Buddhist clergy in western Japan, one of the country's three historic ordination platforms. Its principal wooden seated Rushana Buddha dates to around the middle of the 12th century, in the late Heian period, and is an Important Cultural Property of Japan. About 149 cm tall and made from joined Japanese cypress, the statue has a full, serene face and softly flowing robes. Both hands are unusually raised before the chest with the palms open. Visitors can contemplate the statue in the Main Hall, but advance booking is required.

Basic Information

Spot ID 9808

Temple / Site Kaidanin Temple

Visiting Area Main Hall

Visiting Status Advance reservation required (Main Hall visits 9:00–16:00; admission ¥500)

Address 福岡県太宰府市観世音寺5丁目7-10

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