Amida Buddha - Kamakura, Japan
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member netdust
N 35° 19.010 E 139° 32.144
54S E 366895 N 3909162
A huge bronze statue of Amida Buddha at the Kotoku-in temple in Kamakura.
Waymark Code: WMMG97
Location: Kanagawa, Japan
Date Posted: 09/16/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Arogant
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This monumental bronze statue of Amida buddha is over 13m high and weighs 121 tons.

Amida buddha, also called "Buddha of Infinite Light" is a celestial buddha signifying comprehensive love. In very ancient times, he also lived human lifes as a monk named Dharmakara.

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Associated Religion(s): Buddhism

Statue Location: In the middle of the place - cannot be missed

Entrance Fee: 200 yen to the Kotoku-in temple, 20 yen to enter the inside of the statue

Artist: Ono Goroemon & Tanji Hisatomo

Website: [Web Link]
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