Abstract

The long-awaited “Buddhist Statues” volume of the series.
Buddhist statues were created to convey the teachings of Buddhism and to serve as objects of worship. Even today, many Japanese people visit temples for hatsumode (the first temple or shrine visit of the New Year) or as tourists, and praying before Buddhist statues remains part of everyday life. Beyond temples, statues of Ojizo-sama (Jizo, a bodhisattva who protects children and travelers) stand along roadsides; Buddhist statues are woven deeply into Japanese life.
This book explains the basic forms and features of various Buddhist statues. Enjoy the beauty of the Buddhist statues enshrined throughout Japan.

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