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    Tōdai-ji - Wikipedia

    • Tōdai-ji (東大寺, Todaiji temple, "Eastern Great Temple") is a Buddhist temple complex that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, located in the city of Nara, Japan. The construction of the temple was an attempt to imitate Chinese temples from the much-admired Tang dynasty. Though it was originally founded in the year 738 CE, Tōdai-ji was not ope… See more

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    Location1 Zōshi-chō, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan
    Completed1709 (Reconstruction)
    AffiliationKegon
    DeityBirushana-butsu (Vairocana Buddha)
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    History

    Emperor Shomu (r. 724–749) ordered the monk-architect Roben to build a temple at Nara between 728 and 749. This decree represented an attempt to imitate Chinese temples from the much-admired Tang dynasty. … See more

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  1. TOP Page - 東大寺 | Todaiji Temple

    Todaiji Temple is the head temple of the Kegon Sect of Buddhism in Japan. Learn about its history, worship, annual events, and red seals on this website.

  2. Todaiji Temple - Nara Travel - japan-guide.com

  3. Todaiji Temple | Nara Attractions | Travel Japan | JNTO

    Todaiji Temple is famous for its Great Buddha statue, the world's largest wooden building, and its cultural treasures. Learn about its history, how to get there, and what to see in this guide.

  4. Todaiji - World History Encyclopedia

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  6. Tōdaiji: The Great Buddha of Nara and Historic Temple …

    Jun 20, 2023 · Tōdaiji is a Buddhist temple in Nara Prefecture that houses the Great Buddha of Nara, one of the world's largest wooden buildings. Founded in 752, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a center of Kegon sect Buddhism.

  7. Todai-ji - Nara’s Great Buddha Temple - Kanpai Japan

    Todai-ji is a famous Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan, with a huge bronze Great Buddha statue and a Unesco World Heritage Site. Learn about its history, architecture, and nearby attractions in this comprehensive guide.

  8. History - 東大寺 - todaiji.or.jp

    Tōdai-ji today preserves many precious cultural treasures from the temple’s past, yet it also is a treasure house of traditional Buddhist rituals such as the Shuni-e held at the Nigatsu-dō. Many people from throughout Japan and the world visit …

  9. Information - 東大寺 - todaiji.or.jp