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The Universe of Daigoji — Esoteric Buddhist Imagery and Sacred Texts

Closed on Mondays (with the exception of July 21, August 11, and September 15) and July 22Exhibition hours: 9:30 AM- 6:00 PM (last admission 5:30 PM)Special extended hours: On Fridays and August 5-14, open until 7:00 PM (last admission 6:30 PM)

Exhibition Website: http://daigoji.exhn.jp

Organizers: Nara National Museum, DAIGOJI temple, NIKKEI Inc.Co-Organizer: NHK Nara Broadcasting StationAdditional Supporters: Agency of Cultural Affairs, NARA TELEVISION CO., LTD.Corporate Sponsors: Iwatani Corporation, ORIX Corporation, THE BANK OF KYOTO, LTD., SUMITOMO FORESTRY CO., LTD., DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD., Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.In Cooperation with ASAHI MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, NIPPON KŌDŌ CO., LTD., NIPPON EXPRESS CO., LTD., Bukkyō Bijutsu Kyōkai (Buddhist Art Foundation)

Important Cultural Property, Seated Miroku bosatsu (Sk. Maitreya) by Kaikei, Daigoji templeBackground image: Important Cultural Property, Bugaku Dancers by Tawaraya Sōtatsu, Daigoji temple

50 Noboriōji-chō, Nara Japan 630-8213NTT Hello Dial 050-5542-8600 (from within Japan)

2014.7.19［Sat］ 9.15［Mon］

Special Exhibition : Commemorating the National Treasure Designation of 70,000 Historic Documents and Sacred Texts of Daigoji Temple

The history of Daigoji temple began when the monk Shōbō, who was posthumously called Great Master Rigen, enshrined statues of Juntei and Nyoirin, two esoteric Buddhist forms of the bodhisattva Kannon, atop Mt. Kasatori in the Yamashina area of Kyoto. Thereafter, the temple complex developed into the center of the Ono lineage of the Shingon tradition of esoteric Buddhism in Japan. Daigoji has maintained profound links to Nara over its long history. In his youth, the founder, Shōbō, studied at Tōdaiji temple in Nara, and Chōgen, the head of the campaign to rebuild Tōdaiji during the Kamakura period, was from Daigoji. In addition, the Tōzan school of Shugendō, whose mountain ascetic practices are conducted in the Yoshino region of Nara prefecture, reveres Shōbō as the patriarch who revived their tradition at Mt Ōmine in Yoshino. As a result, the Sanbō-in, sub-temple of Daigoji, which was associated with the nobility and the imperial house, became the head of the Tōzan school. The details of the history of Daigoji temple can be understood through the sacred writings (shōgyō) that record the results of esoteric rituals and studies of the doctrine, as well as ancient documents that recount relations with influential political figures. Behind the vast collection of documents and sacred writings that have been preserved for hundreds of years has been the extraordinary effort of the Buddhist clergy at the temple. On this occasion, we are commemorating the designation of 69,378 items from the temple’s archive of ancient documents and sacred writings as National Treasures in 2013 by hosting a special exhibition that traces the history and art of Daigoji temple.

Exhibition Entrance Fees

Individual Advance ticket Group

General admission ¥ 1,500 ¥ 1,300 ¥ 1,200

High school & University students ¥ 1,000 ¥ 800 ¥ 700

Elementary & Middle school students ¥ 500 ¥ 300 ¥ 300

* Group sales apply to parties of 20 or more.* Certified handicapped visitors (and one escort) admitted free of charge.* Special Exhibition tickets provide admission to the Nara Buddhist Sculpture Hall and the Ritual Bronzes Gallery. (The Nara Buddhist Sculpture Hall will be closed from September 8.)

* Advance tickets are sold until July 18(Fri.) at the ticket offices listed below.

Ticket counter of Nara National Museum, Kintetsu Travel Information Desk,

Kinki Nippon Tourist, JR TOKAI TOURS, NIPPON TRAVEL AGENCY

CO.,LTD, Ticket PIA [P-Code 988-878], Lawson Ticket [L-Code 52960],

Seven-Eleven[Seven-Code 030-838], Community Network Play Guide,

E-Plus (http://eplus.jp)

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50 Noboriōji-chō, Nara Japan 630-8213

NTT Hello Dial : 050-5542-8600 (from within Japan)

http://www.narahaku.go.jp/english/index_e.html

Located in Nara Park, 15 minutes’ walk east from KINTETSU-NARA Station. From JR Nara Station or KINTETSU-NARA Station, take the City Loop Bus to “Himuro jinja/Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan” bus stop.

Access

Ōmiyadori St.KINTETSU-NARA

StationSanjodori St.

Noborioji St.Bus Stop

Bus Stop

To KYŌTO / ŌSAKA-NAMBATo KYŌTO / ŌSAKA-NAMBA

Gangoji Temple

Ōmiyadori St.KINTETSU-NARA

StationSanjodori St.

Noborioji St.Bus Stop

Bus Stop

To KYŌTO / ŌSAKA-NAMBATo KYŌTO / ŌSAKA-NAMBA

Gangoji Temple

http://daigoji.exhn.jp

The Universe of Daigoji — Esoteric Buddhist Imagery and Sacred Texts

Special Exhibition : Commemorating the National Treasure Designation of

70,000 Historic Documents and Sacred Texts of Daigoji Temple

◉ Seated Yakushi Nyorai (Sk. Bhaiṣajyaguru)

◉ National Treasure　◎ Important Cultural Property All objects belong to Daigoji temple.

◉ Daigoji engi (Karmic Origins of Daigoji Temple) ◎ Gilt-bronze, five-pronged vajra bell 　 (Jp. gokorei)

◉ Monju (Sk. Mañjuśrī) Crossing the Sea ◎ Taigen Myōō (Sk. Avataka)

◎ Part of Daiitoku Myōō (Sk. Yamantaka) 　 from Godai Myōō (Five Great Wisdom Kings, Sk. Vidyārāja)