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Temple offers reward for clues to stolen Buddha image

FUKUOKA, Japan - A statue of Yakushi Nyorai or medicine Buddha is shown in this file photo taken in December 2009. Supporters of Myoryuzan Yakushido, a Buddhist temple in Nakama, Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, announced a decision on Dec. 24, 2014, to pay a cash reward of 2 million yen for key information leading to the discovery of the statue stolen in 2010.

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Zenkoji temple exhibits copy of Buddhist image

NAGANO, Japan - Zenkoji, a famous Buddhist temple in the city of Nagano, puts a copy of its main Buddhist image on public display April 6. The event is held every seven years. The original image, ''Ikko Sanzon Amida Nyorai,'' is considered to be the first Buddhist image ever to enter Japan and has never been shown to the public.

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7th-century wooden statue of Buddha found in Mie

UENO, Japan - A 7th-century wooden statue of Yakushi Nyorai, or the Buddha of Healing, sits in the Kentokuji temple in the city of Ueno, Mie Prefecture. The discovery of the 65.7-centimeter-high statue, probably made in the late 7th century, was announced Sept. 8 by a cultural asset study group headed by Prof. Yoshio Kawahara of Aichi Prefectural University.

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Gokaicho event starts at Zenko-ji Temple in Nagano

Replicas of the Amida-Nyorai, Kannon-Bosatsu and Seishi-Bosatsu statues, which are kept in absolute secrecy, are shown to the public at the main hall of Zenko-ji Temple in Nagano, central Japan, on April 5, the start of the temple's Maedachi Honzon Gokaicho event. The statues were brought into Japan when Buddhism was first introduced in the 6th century. The event, which is held only once in seven years, will run through May 31. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Gokaicho event starts at Zenko-ji Temple in Nagano

Worshippers touch the sacred pillar called Eko-bashira, in front of the main hall of Zenko-ji Temple, one of the most magnificent Buddhist temples in Japan, in Nagano, central Japan, on April 5, 2015, the start of the temple's Maedachi Honzon Gokaicho event. During the event held only once every seven years, replicas of the Amida-Nyorai, Kannon-Bosatsu and Seishi-Bosatsu statues, which are normally kept in absolute secrecy, are shown to the public. The statues were brought into Japan when Buddhism was first introduced in the 6th century. The event will run through May 31. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Gokaicho event starts at Zenko-ji Temple in Nagano

Worshippers touch the sacred pillar called Eko-bashira, in front of the main hall of Zenko-ji Temple, one of the most magnificent Buddhist temples in Japan, in Nagano, central Japan, on April 5, 2015, the start of the temple's Maedachi Honzon Gokaicho event. During the event held only once every seven years, replicas of the Amida-Nyorai, Kannon-Bosatsu and Seishi-Bosatsu statues, which are normally kept in absolute secrecy, are shown to the public. The statues were brought into Japan when Buddhism was first introduced in the 6th century. The event will run through May 31. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sculptor to dedicate Buddhist statue to quake-hit temple

Company employee-turned sculptor Yozan Miura's wooden sitting statue of Shaka Nyorai in the making is shown in Kyoto on July 31, 2015. He will dedicate it to the 2011 quake disaster-hit Koganji temple in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, when completed. The little statue (L, foreground) is its prototype. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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The five-story pagoda,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The five-story pagoda of Nikko Toshogu is at the left rear of the Ichino torii. The red-painted pagoda is done in Chinese style at the fifth story, but the other stories are done in Japanese style. The twelve horary signs are carved under the roof of the first floor. The Gochi Nyorai is placed inside the pagoda. A man wearing a sedge hat and a man carrying his hat on his back pass by.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number10‐4‐0]

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Daibutsu (the Great Buddha) of Kamakura

The Great Buddha of Kamakura is a seated Amitabha Buddha (Amida Nyorai) made of bronze. Designated as a National Treasure in 1897, it is the main object of worship at Kohtokuin Shojosenji Temple. Historic documents state that work began on a gilt statue of Shaka Nyorai Buddha about 13.5 meters in height in the year 1252. It is not known when it became a statue of Amida Buddha. The exact date of the photograph is unknown.==Date:1904, Place:Kamakura, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number98‐4‐0]

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Manganji Temple,Nikko

Sanbutsu-do, the main hall of Rinoji Temple, was formerly part of Nikko Futarasan Shinto Shrine. In response to the official separation of Buddhism and Shintoism in 1871, it was dissembled and rebuilt on its present site in 1881. It enshrines three Buddhist deities: Senju-kannon (1,000-hand deity of mercy), Amida-nyorai and Bato-kannon.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number96‐40‐0]

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The Jogyo-do and the Hokke-do,Rinnoji Temple

Hokkedo (foreground) and Jogyodo are viewed from in front of Niomon Gate at Taiyuin. The buildings connected by outside corridor, called Futatsudo (the two shrines), are examples of a rare style seen only at Rinoji Temple and Mt. Hiei. Amida-nyorai and Madarajin are enshrined at Jogyodo, while Fugen-bosatsu, Kishimojin and Jurasetsu-nyo are enshrined at Hokkedo.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number92‐11‐0]

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Dainichi-do Temple,Nikko

The Dainichido with the dainichi nyorai statue by Daiya River was destroyed in the flood of 1902. This photo is the Dainichido and its garden before they were destroyed. By the pond is a haiku monument dedicated to Basho, which was rebuilt after it was destroyed in the flood. Part of the stone Buddha remains today.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number26‐42‐0]

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Dainichi-do Temple,Nikko

The Dainichido with the dainichi nyorai statue by Daiya River was destroyed in the flood of 1902. This photo shows the Dainichido and its garden before they were destroyed. By the pond is a haiku monument dedicated to Basho, and a dormitory was built by it.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number26‐38‐0]

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Dainichi-do Temple,Nikko

The Dainichido with the Dainichi Nyorai statue by Daiya River was destroyed in the flood of 1902. This photo shows the Dainichido and its garden before they were destroyed. By the pond is a haiku monument dedicated to Basho, and a dormitory was built by it.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number26‐36‐0]

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Dainichi-do Temple,Nikko

The Dainichido Hall containing the Dainichi Nyorai on the shores of Daiya River was destroyed in the flood of 1902. The picture is the garden and Dainichido before they were destroyed. By the pond is a monument inscribed with a haiku poem by Basho. This monument was rebuilt after it was destroyed in the flood.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number25‐58‐0]

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Dainichi-do Temple,Nikko

The Dainichido Hall containing the Dainichi Nyorai statue on the shores of Daiya River was destroyed in the flood of 1902. The picture is the garden and Dainichido before it was destroyed. By the pond is a monument enscribed with a haiku poem by Basho. This monument was rebuilt after it was destroyed in the flood.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number25‐30‐0]

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The Yomeimon Gate,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

In front of the Yomei gate stand the bell tower and the drum tower within the compounds to the left, and the Honjido to the rear. It was called Honjido because the Yakushi nyorai, which was the main Buddha of worship of Tokugawa Ieyasu, was enshrined there, but at present it is called Yakushido. A dragon is painted on the ceiling, and when visitors clap, the sound echoes. The painting is thus called nakiryu (crying dragon). The steps to the Yomei gate and corridor are seen to the right.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number14‐13‐0]

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The Jogyo-do and the Hokke-do,Rinnoji Temple

Seen from Daiyuin, Hokkedo is in front and the Japanese-style Jokodo is in the rear. Since they are of the same shape and both are coloured red, connected by a corridor, they are called Futatsudo . The main Buddha of Jokodo is Amida Nyorai, and the temple was a place of spiritual training for Minamoto Yoritomo. The colouring is rough.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number12‐10‐0]

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Dainichi-do Temple,Nikko

The Dainichido which enshrines the Dainichi nyorai on the banks of Oya River was lost in the flood of 1902. The photo shows the Dainichido painted red and its garden before it was lost. Near the lake is a monument inscribed with a haiku by poem by Basho. This monument was also lost but was restored in 1909.==Date:Before 35th year of Meiji, Place:Nikko, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number9‐17‐0]

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The five-story pagoda,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

A five-story pagoda stands behind the highest stone torii at the front of the Toshogu approach. This mixture of Buddhist and Shinto styles was seen frequently in Toshogu. The stone torii has a plague inscribed with the words Tosho Daigongen written by the Emperor Omizuo. The five-story pagoda painted red is a mixture of Japanese and Chinese styles and enshrines the Gochi nyorai.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number8‐21‐0]

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7th-century wooden statue of Buddha found in Mie

UENO, Japan - A 7th-century wooden statue of Yakushi Nyorai, or the Buddha of Healing, sits in the Kentokuji temple in the city of Ueno, Mie Prefecture. The discovery of the 65.7-centimeter-high statue, probably made in the late 7th century, was announced Sept. 8 by a cultural asset study group headed by Prof. Yoshio Kawahara of Aichi Prefectural University.

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Temple offers reward for clues to stolen Buddha image

FUKUOKA, Japan - A statue of Yakushi Nyorai or medicine Buddha is shown in this file photo taken in December 2009. Supporters of Myoryuzan Yakushido, a Buddhist temple in Nakama, Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, announced a decision on Dec. 24, 2014, to pay a cash reward of 2 million yen for key information leading to the discovery of the statue stolen in 2010. (Kyodo)

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Zenkoji temple exhibits copy of Buddhist image

NAGANO, Japan - Zenkoji, a famous Buddhist temple in the city of Nagano, puts a copy of its main Buddhist image on public display April 6. The event is held every seven years. The original image, ''Ikko Sanzon Amida Nyorai,'' is considered to be the first Buddhist image ever to enter Japan and has never been shown to the public. (Kyodo)