It introduces in detail the highlights and history of Todaiji Temple, the most famous tourist attraction in Nara, Japan. It explains the historical background behind the creation of the Great Buddha of Todaiji Temple, which is known as the largest Buddha in Japan, and the reason why it was rebuilt.
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table of contents
0:00 intro
0:45 Gyoki, a famous monk in the Nara period
3:04 Highlights of Nandaimon and Kamakura period reconstruction
7:47 Corridor and middle gate of the Great Buddha Hall ①
9:33 Great bell tower of Japan's three famous bells
11:42 Hokke-do, the oldest building in Todaiji
14:16 Nigatsu-do where Shuni-e is held
19:39 Corridor and middle gate of the Great Buddha Hall ②
20:50 Highlights of the Great Buddha Hall and its reconstruction in the Edo period
22:37 The reason why the Roshana Buddha statue is so large and the worldview of the Kegon sect carved into the lotus petals
31:21 Construction of the Great Buddha Hall in the Nara Period
32:46 Remains of Nara Period/Taimon Gate
35:59 Shosoin
38:23 Todaiji Museum
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Highlights of Todaiji Temple
https://tabitsuzuri.com/nihonissyuu-day4-todaiji-1/
Gyoki, a famous monk in the Nara period
https://tabitsuzuri.com/kobanashi-kodai-nara-gyouki-tishiki/