Tiigra:
Todai-ji внесён в список UNESCO World Heritage Site вместе с семью другими достопримечательностями Нары. Храм также служит японским центром буддийского направления Кегон (Kegon).
Tiigra:
Todai-ji. The current building was finished in 1709, and although immense—57 m long and 50 m wide—it is actually 30% smaller than its predecessor. Until 1998, it was the world's largest wooden building.
Tiigra:
Todai-ji. In Japan, Pindola is called Binzuru, a short form of Bindora Baradaja, and is arguably the most popular of all the Arhats. The monastery refectory near Todaiji Temple has a large wooden statue of Binzuru, depicting him seated...
Tiigra:
Todai-ji. Pindola is said to have excelled in the mastery of occult and psychic powers. He is also very frequently offered red and white bibs and children's caps to watch over the health of babies, so his statue is often decked in rags.
