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Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
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The Great Buddha of Kamakura — a National Treasure bronze statue cast from 1252, left open to the sky since a 1498 tsunami swept away its hall
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1252 年
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4-2-28 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa
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Temple
Founded 1252
774 years
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Famous for the Great Buddha of Kamakura. The National Treasure bronze seated Amida Nyorai statue (11.3m tall) is known worldwide as an open-air Great Buddha. The original Great Buddha Hall was washed away by a tsunami in 1498, leaving the statue exposed to the elements ever since. The serene expression of the Amida Buddha and the monumental scale of the statue attract visitors from around the worl…
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Construction of the bronze Amida Buddha began in 1252 after fundraising initiated by the priest Joko in 1238. The seated statue stands 11.3m tall and weighs approximately 121 tons. Originally housed in a great hall, it has sat in the open since the 1498 tsunami swept away the building. Designated a …
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鎌倉を驚かしたる余寒あり
Masaoka Shiki 1894年
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余寒（春）
明治二十七年二月、鎌倉紀行にて。
早春に鎌倉を訪れた子規が、思いがけぬ寒の戻りに古都が驚くさまを詠んだ代表句。鎌倉大仏を拝した折の作として広く知られる。
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Kotokuin Segaki Service
The Segaki service at Kotokuin, home to the Great Buddha of Kamakura. Obon Segaki rites are held before the nationally treasured seated Amida Buddha. The open-air setting of the Great Buddha creates a uniquely solemn atmosphere, especially as bonfire torches are lit at twilight during the ceremony.

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Amida Nyorai: Lord of the Pure Land and Guide to Famous Statues
Covering Kamakura's Great Buddha, Byōdōin, Chion-in, and Zenkoji — explaining the jōin and raigō mudras, the 48 Vows, and Pure Land Buddhist teachings. A practical guide for visiting the most celebrated Amida statues.
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The Great Buddha of Kamakura and Jodo Faith: Visiting the Open-Air Amida
The Great Buddha of Kotokuin sits open to the sky after its hall was lost to medieval storms. This article explains the Jodo faith behind the image and how to read its sculptural details — from the mudra to the ushnisha — as expressions of Pure Land thought.
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Amida Nyorai: The Central Buddha of Pure Land Buddhism
Amida Nyorai is the buddha who vowed to save all beings without exception. Derived from the Sanskrit "Amitabha" (Infinite Light), Amida is venerated across Japan as the central deity of the Jodo, Jodo Shinshu, and Ji sects.
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