20th JULY 2024 ~ After visiting Todaiji Museum in Nara Park, it was time to stop by at Todaiji Temple. It was such a huge and gigantic building that you could not miss it from afar.
It was a hot and sunny summer afternoon and there were many people who walked in and out of the huge arch. People who went to see the deer in the park seemed to visit Todaiji Temple as well.
Some interesting facts about Todaiji Temple:
- It is one of Japan's most famous and historically temples of Nara.
- Todaiji Temple was constructed in 752 and became the head Buddhist temple .
- In 784, the capital was moved from Nara so as the prevent the great influence it had on government affairs.
- Todaiji's main hall, Daibutsuden, held the record as the world's largest wooden building, even though the present structure is only two-third of the original hall.
- The temple accommodated one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues.
The hole in the pillar was also another attraction of the temple. It is believed people who could squeeze through the opening would be granted enlightenment in the after life.
A place worth visiting when you are in Nara, besides seeing the deer in the park.
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