| The Todaiji temple was built at the behest of the emperor Shomu. It is devoted to the Vairocana Buddha ('Buddha that shines throughout the world like the sun'). It was inaugurated in 752 AD.
It is the host of the Todaiji great Buddha which was initially covered with gold leaves. Pictures Taken in Nara (former capital of Japan), Nara prefecture, Japan, the 14th of August 2004. |
 Little shinto shrine near the Todaiji |
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 The todaiji |
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 The big buddha of the Todaiji (Vairocana Buddha) |
 The big buddha of the Todaiji (Vairocana Buddha) |
 The big buddha of the Todaiji (Vairocana Buddha) |
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 Binzuru (Pindola) Edo period, 18th century |
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 Inari shrine near the Todaiji |
 Inari shrine near the Todaiji |
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