Façade of Daibutsuden or Great Buddha Hall of the Todaiji Temple Complex

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This is the wooden façade of the Daibutsuden or Great Buddha Hall of the Todaiji Temple Complex in Nara, Japan. Founded in 738 CE and officially opened in 752 CE when Nara was the capital, the temple is the headquarters of the Buddhist Kegon sect.

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James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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Wiener, J. B. (2018, January 12). Façade of Daibutsuden or Great Buddha Hall of the Todaiji Temple Complex. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7920/facade-of-daibutsuden-or-great-buddha-hall-of-the/

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Wiener, James Blake. "Façade of Daibutsuden or Great Buddha Hall of the Todaiji Temple Complex." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified January 12, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7920/facade-of-daibutsuden-or-great-buddha-hall-of-the/.

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Wiener, James Blake. "Façade of Daibutsuden or Great Buddha Hall of the Todaiji Temple Complex." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 12 Jan 2018. Web. 21 Dec 2024.

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