Tōdai-ji
Japanese Buddhist temple in Nara
Tōdai-ji (Japanese: 東大寺) is a temple of the Huayan in Nara, Japan. It was built in the Nara period. It is registered as a World Heritage Site as part of Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara. It is famous for a statue named Daibutsu.
Tōdai-ji | |
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東大寺 | |
![]() Great Buddha Hall (daibutsuden), a National Treasure | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Kegon |
Deity | Birushana-butsu (Vairocana Buddha) |
Location | |
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Country | Japan |
Geographic coordinates | 34°41′21″N 135°50′23″E / 34.68917°N 135.83972°E |
Architecture | |
Founder | Emperor Shōmu |
Completed | Early 8th century |
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