Located at Koutoku-in Temple in Kamakura, Japan, the Kamakura Daibutsu (literally, BIG Buddha) is a giant bronze statue of Amida Nyorai.
Constructed in 1252 A.D., the Kamakura Daibutsu stands 13.35 meters in height (the face itself nearly 2.5 meters long), and weighs approximately 93 tons. Upon the head are 656 hair curls, a traditional characteristic of the Amida Buddha. The silver boss on the forehead, from which emanates the light that illuminates the universe, weighs 30 pounds.
Amida, which means “Infinite light and life,” is one of the loftiest savior figures in Japanese Buddhism, and Amida faith is concerned primarily with the life to come (paradise).
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So beautiful. Just stunning to think how 93 tons of weight was managable in 1252 A.D.
Deborah – No doubt a lot of heavy lifting! Thanks for stopping by.
What a big budha….never been to Japan!! must be an interesting place!!
Very BIG buddha indeed, and Japan, like most of Asia, is very interesting. Thanks for stopping by and viewing the post.
Nicely big diety. Well done. 🙂
There is actually a similar one in Hongkong that we also visited – within Ngong Ping 360. It would take you 200 steps to reach the top of the temple to see the Buddha up close, but well worth the travel. Great photos here. 🙂
Myra – I’ve been to Lantau Island and visited the Po Lin monastery where the Tian Tan Buddha is. Now that is incredibly BIG as you can spot it from faraway as you drive the winding road down below approaching the hilly climb up to the monastery. Thanks again for stopping by. Glad you liked the post.
Breathtaking statue!
Ioanna – Grazie mille!
Awesome, awesome find. How I wish to see myself. I’m glad you put people there to see how really big it is. Can you imagine the progress and hard work to construct it? Immensely fascinating!
Rommel – Glad you enjoyed Amida Nyorai. The statue his huge as you can tell by the normal folk down below. You’ll have to add Kamakura to your bucket list, along with Tokyo.
Infinite Light… aptly named… it draws your attention.
It certainly does. Thanks for taking the time to read-view.