Daibutsu

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Daibutsu

Statues of Buddha in Japan

For such statues outside of Japan, see Great Buddha (disambiguation).
For the Japanese architectural style, see Daibutsuyō.

Daibutsu (大仏, kyūjitai: 大佛) or 'giant Buddha' is the Japanese term, often used informally, for large statues of Buddha. The oldest is that at Asuka-dera (609) and the best-known is that at Tōdai-ji in Nara (752).[1] Tōdai-ji's daibutsu is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara and National Treasure.

Replica of Great Buddha of Kyoto
Ushiku Daibutsu at Ushiku

Examples

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There are also several in Aichi Prefecture. https://www.aichi-now.jp/en/features/detail/4/

See also

References

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