Nara National Museum
"Super National Treasures - Light of Faith" Exhibition Introduction π ππΈ This exhibition will showcase approximately 140 artworks, including about 110 national treasures and 20 important cultural propertiesβΌοΈ ππΊ Chapter 1: The Great Temples of Nara Featuring Buddhist statues with deep connections to the Nara National Museum! ποΈ ππΈ Chapter 2: The Birth of Nara National Museum ππΊA journey through the development from the Nara Expo to the establishment of the museum... π Chapter 3: Aspiration for Shakyamuni ππΈ Displaying the relics buried at Horyu-ji Temple, the faith legacy of the Kamakura-era high monk Eshin, and statues of Shakyamuni Buddha! πΏ ππΊChapter 4: The Beautiful World of Buddha A collection of Buddhist paintings, statues, and crafts from the Heian to Kamakura periods, showcasing the Buddhist art of Japan. π¨ ππΈ Chapter 5: Treasures of the Gods Showcasing mirrors, swords, and divine statues symbolizing the gods, with a special presentation of the seven sacred swords from the Isonokami Shrine and other shrine treasures. π Chapter 6: The Beauty of Buddhist Scriptures and the Ink of Famous Monks ππΊ Featuring lavishly decorated Buddhist scriptures from the Heian period and the calligraphy of high monks, appreciating the art of calligraphy and scriptures! ποΈ Chapter 7: Prayers for the Future ππΈ Displaying the half-lotus Bodhisattva statue from Chugu-ji Temple and related Buddhist scriptures and cultural relics! πΈ This is a must-see! It's worth another trip to Japan just for this! π ππΊ #JapanTravel #NaraTravel #KansaiTravel #JapaneseNationalTreasures ππ
